Raymond, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Clark County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 196/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $19,322 per capita
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Raymond, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$19,322 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
73.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Raymond Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Raymond residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,322. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Education

16.2% of adults in Raymond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Raymond has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population51
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$19,322
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$337M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$150,758
Housing Units20
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death4,614/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain21.9 in/yr
Elevation1,458 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+73.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Raymond was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.