South Dakota
Ramona is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 427. Residents earn $76,042 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ramona receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Ramona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ramona is $76,042, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ramona is $92,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Ramona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches, including 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 58.0% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.0% |
| 213% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,042 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,382 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,092 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,103 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 492 |
| County GDP | $934M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,037 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.50% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $92,900 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $663 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,037 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.50% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,000/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.8 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,812 ft (552 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1199°N, 97.2154°W |
| County FIPS | 46079 |
Winner: Republican by 31.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,581/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |