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New Witten, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
66 Population 236/sq mi density
$37,900 Median Income $24,605 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,900 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

New Witten, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,900
50% below
$24,605 per capita
Violent Crime
176/100K
54% below
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr

How New Witten Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Witten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
50%
Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Witten a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Witten residents earn a median household income of $37,900 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,605. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

New Witten reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 847/100K.

Education

4.8% of adults in New Witten hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Witten has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans63.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,900
Per Capita$24,605
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$71M
Avg Weekly Wage$709

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units68
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent176/100K
Property847/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death32,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain20.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,978 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in New Witten was built in 1966.
71.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.