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Mobridge, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Walworth County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,928 Population 1,494/sq mi density
$61,556 Median Income $35,241 per capita
$122,000 Home Value $128,018 Zillow
$977 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
366 Violent Crime/100K 732 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,556 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mobridge, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,556
18% below
$35,241 per capita
Home Value
$122,000
57% below
Zillow: $128,018
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
366/100K
4% below
732/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
7% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Mobridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mobridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
43%
Rent
84%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mobridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mobridge residents earn a median household income of $61,556 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,241. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 252 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mobridge is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,018. Median rent is $977/month, with 26.2% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Mobridge reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 732/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

31.5% of adults in Mobridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mobridge has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,928
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,494/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,556
Per Capita$35,241
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$319M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$977
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$128,018
Housing Units1,673
Rent Burden26.2%

Crime

F
Violent366/100K
Property732/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault310/100K
Burglary113/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,656 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute13 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed263 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mobridge was founded in 1906.
The median home in Mobridge was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 263 Mbps.