Piedmont, SD

South Dakota

Piedmont is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 956. Residents earn $52,730 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
956 Population 590/sq mi density
$52,730 Median Income $29,833 per capita
$290,100 Home Value
$1,176 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,730 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$290,100 home value, $1,176/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,730
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $290,100
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,176
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Piedmont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population956
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,730
Per Capita$29,833
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,848M
Commute16 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$290,100
Rent$1,176
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation3,581 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+96.2%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Libraries4

Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piedmont receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Piedmont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piedmont is $52,730, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piedmont is $290,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,176 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Piedmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Piedmont has a population of 956 with a density of 590 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

956
Total Population
590
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Piedmont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Piedmont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piedmont is $52,730, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Piedmont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,730
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,833
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$93,246

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,630
County GDP$1,848M

Business (County)

Restaurants155
Healthcare98
Retail158
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.9 min
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Piedmont is $290,100, 3% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,176 (1% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,100
3% above US avg
Median List Price$467,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$467,450
$/Sq Ft$205
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,176
1% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg
Effective Rate2.07%
In Piedmont, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Piedmont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.0%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access92.2%
Healthcare Facilities98

Crime Rates: Piedmont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Piedmont has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.8 inches
51% below US avg
Snowfall36.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,581 ft (1,091 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates44.2172°N, 103.3754°W
County FIPS46081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 31.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density590/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants155
Retail Stores158

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.9 min
Work from Home3.0%

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