Presho, SD

South Dakota

Presho is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 333. Residents earn $60,227 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
333 Population 497/sq mi density
$60,227 Median Income $43,191 per capita
$153,000 Home Value
$825 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,227 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $825/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,227
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,000
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.3%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Presho Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population333
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,227
Per Capita$43,191
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$85M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,787 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute14 min

Is Presho a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Presho receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Presho stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Presho is $60,227, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Presho is $153,000, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Presho experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Presho has a population of 333 with a density of 497 people per square mile. The median age is 57.1 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

333
Total Population
497
People / sq mi
57.1yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Presho vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Presho vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Presho is $60,227, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Presho vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,227
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,191
Avg Weekly Wage$679
IRS Avg AGI$59,145

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)60
County GDP$85M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.9 min
Work from Home20.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Presho is $153,000, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,000
46% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.1%

Property Tax

In Presho, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Presho vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.1%
Checkup Rate73.8%

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.1/10
Exercise Access65.2%

Crime Rates: Presho vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Presho has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,787 ft (545 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates43.9072°N, 100.0584°W
County FIPS46075
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 75.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.7%
D 10.9%

Winner: Republican by 75.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.3%
7% below US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.45
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density497/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Restaurants15
Retail Stores8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.9 min
Work from Home20.8%

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