Newell, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Butte County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
494 Population 489/sq mi density
$52,277 Median Income $30,791 per capita
$120,100 Home Value $369,376 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,277 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,100 home value, $1,031/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Newell, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,277
30% below
$30,791 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
57% below
Zillow: $369,376
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
11% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Newell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
43%
Rent
89%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newell a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newell residents earn a median household income of $52,277 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,791. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 474 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newell is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,376. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 22.5% 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 1959.

Education

24.8% of adults in Newell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newell has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population494
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,277
Per Capita$30,791
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$475M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$1,031
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$369,376
Housing Units282
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,772/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation2,821 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Newell was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.