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Peever, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Roberts County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
126 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$41,875 Median Income $15,691 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $246,456 Zillow
$566 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
449 Violent Crime/100K 1,142 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, $566/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Peever, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,875
44% below
$15,691 per capita
Home Value
$37,500
87% below
Zillow: $246,456
Median Rent
$566/mo
51% below
47.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
449/100K
18% above
1,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.2%
50% above
28.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Peever Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
13%
Rent
49%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
118%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peever a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peever residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,691. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 315 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Peever is $37,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,456. Median rent is $566/month, with 47.5% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Peever reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Peever hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peever has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$15,691
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,500
Rent$566
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$246,456
Housing Units58
Rent Burden47.5%

Crime

F
Violent449/100K
Property1,142/100K

Health

Obesity48.2%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking28.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death15,878/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,201 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Peever was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.