South Dakota
Newell is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 494. Residents earn $52,277 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newell receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Newell stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Newell is $52,277, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Newell is $120,100, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Newell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,277 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,791 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,565 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 474 |
| County GDP | $475M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,540 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.78% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $120,100 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,031 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,540 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.78% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,772/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.7 inches |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,821 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7175°N, 103.4183°W |
| County FIPS | 46019 |
Winner: Republican by 60.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |