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Mountain Plains, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
Mountain Plains, SD
At a Glance
How Mountain Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain Plains a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Plains residents earn a median household income of $166,641 , which is 122% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $132,536. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain Plains is $606,100 , 115% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,786. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Plains reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,828/100K.
Education
44.4% of adults in Mountain Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Plains has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.