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Newell, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Butte County County
Newell, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Newell a Good Place to Live?
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 2.0% (44% 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.
Safety & Crime
Newell reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,360/100K.
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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.