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Plankinton, SD
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Plankinton, SD
At a Glance
How Plankinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plankinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Plankinton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plankinton residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,805. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plankinton is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,447. Median rent is $900/month, with 13.5% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Plankinton reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,699/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Plankinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plankinton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.