South Dakota
Morningside is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 79. Residents earn $118,750 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Morningside receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Morningside stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Morningside is $118,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Morningside among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Morningside is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Morningside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches, including 44.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 83.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,750 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,168 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,903 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 690 |
| County GDP | $1,236M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,541 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.97% |
| Commute Time | 9.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,541 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.97% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,497/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.3 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,278 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3676°N, 98.1814°W |
| County FIPS | 46005 |
Winner: Republican by 40.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.8% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 30.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 9.6 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |