South Dakota
Mountain Plains is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 412. Residents earn $166,641 per year, which is 122% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain Plains receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mountain Plains stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mountain Plains is $166,641, which is significantly higher than the national average — 122% above $75,149. This places Mountain Plains among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mountain Plains is $606,100, making it a premium housing market at 115% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Mountain Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches, including 70.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $166,641 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $132,536 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,246 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,630 |
| County GDP | $1,848M |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,013 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.99% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $606,100 |
| 115% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $298 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,013 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.99% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,603/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.4 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 70.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,292 ft (1,308 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4670°N, 103.8636°W |
| County FIPS | 46081 |
Winner: Republican by 31.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 155 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |