At a Glance
Median Income
$43,929
$26,076 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $464,861
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
65.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.6% smoking rate
How Pringle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pringle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pringle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pringle residents earn a median household income of $43,929 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,076. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pringle is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,861. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
3.4% of adults in Pringle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
65.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pringle has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density825/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,929
Per Capita$26,076
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$398M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$464,861
Housing Units99
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,911 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute13 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pringle was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.