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New Effington, SD
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New Effington, SD
At a Glance
How New Effington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Effington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Effington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Effington residents earn a median household income of $48,558 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,636. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 315 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Effington is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,001. Median rent is $525/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
New Effington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
4.7% of adults in New Effington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Effington has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.