New Witten, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
66 Population 236/sq mi density
$37,900 Median Income $24,605 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,900 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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
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
50°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Witten a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.4%

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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
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%
Broadband59.6%
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.
22.7% of the population has a disability.