Presho, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
333 Population 497/sq mi density
$60,227 Median Income $43,191 per capita
$153,000 Home Value $291,508 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,227 median income, 2.1% 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

Presho, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,227
20% below
$43,191 per capita
Home Value
$153,000
46% below
Zillow: $291,508
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
7% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Presho Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Presho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
54%
Rent
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Presho a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Presho residents earn a median household income of $60,227 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,191. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 60 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Presho is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,508. Median rent is $825/month, with 13.1% 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 1955.

Education

31.3% of adults in Presho hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Presho has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population333
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,227
Per Capita$43,191
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$679

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$825
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$291,508
Housing Units240
Rent Burden13.1%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
Elevation1,787 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations7

Did You Know?

The median home in Presho was built in 1955.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.