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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
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
68
Median year built: 1966
Ownership vs. Renting
92.3%
Owner-Occupied
7.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $180,256 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 68 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |