South Dakota
Plankinton is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 637. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Plankinton receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Plankinton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Plankinton is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Plankinton is $110,500, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Plankinton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches, including 40.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 84.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,250 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,805 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $805 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,306 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 102 |
| County GDP | $156M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $110,500 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 3.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.8 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,520 ft (463 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 838/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7154°N, 98.4836°W |
| County FIPS | 46003 |
Winner: Republican by 54.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 838/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |