At a Glance
Median Income
$20,256
$5,851 per capita
Violent Crime
746/100K
2,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
72.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.9%
46.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Porcupine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porcupine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Porcupine a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Porcupine residents earn a median household income of $20,256 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,851. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 72.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 136 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Porcupine reports 746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,982/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Porcupine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porcupine has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population549
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$20,256
Per Capita$5,851
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty72.0%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units321
Rent Burden42.4%
Crime
F
Violent746/100K
Property2,982/100K
Health
Obesity49.9%
Diabetes27.0%
Smoking46.1%
Heart Disease13.2%
Premature Death40,417/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,287 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score1.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 13% / D 84%
Commute23 min
Broadband38.5%
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Porcupine was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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