South Dakota
Pickstown is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 254. Residents earn $94,375 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pickstown receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Pickstown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Pickstown is $94,375, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pickstown is $271,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Pickstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches, including 31.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,375 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,845 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,614 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 377 |
| County GDP | $600M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.36% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
| Census Median | $271,400 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.1% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.36% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 16,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.4 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,484 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0670°N, 98.5296°W |
| County FIPS | 46023 |
Winner: Republican by 42.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |