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Mission, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County
Mission, SD
At a Glance
How Mission Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mission's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mission a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mission residents earn a median household income of $34,000 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,357. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 108 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mission is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,256. Median rent is $631/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Mission reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 847/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mission has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.