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Nisland, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Butte County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
167 Population 619/sq mi density
$29,444 Median Income $17,157 per capita
$75,500 Home Value $404,708 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 45.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,444 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, $950/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nisland, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,444
61% below
$17,157 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
73% below
Zillow: $404,708
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
45.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Nisland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
27%
Rent
82%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nisland a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nisland residents earn a median household income of $29,444 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,157. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% 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 Nisland is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,708. Median rent is $950/month, with 45.8% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Nisland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Nisland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nisland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population167
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$29,444
Per Capita$17,157
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$475M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$950
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$404,708
Housing Units113
Rent Burden45.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death5,772/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,854 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Nisland was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.