New Effington, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Roberts County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
236 Population 908/sq mi density
$48,558 Median Income $24,636 per capita
$56,700 Home Value $204,001 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,558 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New Effington, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,558
35% below
$24,636 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
80% below
Zillow: $204,001
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
20%
Rent
45%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Effington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.6% (28% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population236
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density908/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,558
Per Capita$24,636
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent$525
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$204,001
Housing Units110
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death15,878/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation1,085 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in New Effington was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.