South Dakota
Mound City is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 97. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mound City receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mound City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mound City is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 40.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mound City is $27,900, 90% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Mound City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches, including 33.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 83.3% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,698 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,766 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.0% |
| 223% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 75 |
| County GDP | $103M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 10.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $27,900 |
| 90% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 12.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 64.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,991/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.2 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,727 ft (526 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7262°N, 100.0688°W |
| County FIPS | 46021 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.3% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 36.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 10.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |