At a Glance
Median Income
$61,442
$35,890 per capita
Home Value
$102,000
Zillow: $151,077
Median Rent
$722/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.0% smoking rate
How Pipestone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pipestone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pipestone a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pipestone residents earn a median household income of $61,442 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,890. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pipestone is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,077. Median rent is $722/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
24.1% of adults in Pipestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pipestone has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,165
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,442
Per Capita$35,890
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$722
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$151,077
Housing Units1,993
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,749 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Pipestone was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.