Mound City, SD

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
97 Population 746/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $27,698 per capita
$27,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$27,900 home value
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,750
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $27,900
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.3%
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 40.0%
223% higher than US avg

How Mound City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population97
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 71%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$27,698
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$103M
Commute11 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$27,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.2%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation1,727 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+89.7%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute11 min
Broadband36.0%

Is Mound City a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Mound City has a population of 97 with a density of 746 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.1%), with 6.2% Hispanic.

Population

97
Total Population
746
People / sq mi
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mound City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.7%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mound City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mound City is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Mound City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,750
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,698
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$87,766

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate40.0%
223% above US avg
Establishments (County)75
County GDP$103M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare3
Retail9
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.8 min
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mound City is $27,900, 90% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$27,900
90% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.4%

Property Tax

In Mound City, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.2% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mound City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma8.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression17.2%
Mental Distress12.7%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate64.8%
Premature Death10,991/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access36.2%
Healthcare Facilities3

Crime Rates: Mound City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Mound City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.2 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall33.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,727 ft (526 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates45.7262°N, 100.0688°W
County FIPS46021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 70.1-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.5%
D 14.4%

Winner: Republican by 70.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.3%
5% above US avg
High School+89.7%
School Test Score5.45
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density746/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access36.0%
Healthcare Facilities3
Restaurants4
Retail Stores9

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.8 min
Work from Home13.6%

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