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Piedmont, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
Piedmont, SD
At a Glance
How Piedmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Piedmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Piedmont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Piedmont residents earn a median household income of $52,730 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,833. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Piedmont is $290,100 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,283. Median rent is $1,176/month, with 28.8% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Piedmont reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Piedmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Piedmont has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.