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Redfield, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Spink County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,230 Population 1,155/sq mi density
$60,586 Median Income $34,443 per capita
$117,000 Home Value $157,240 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,586 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $668/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Redfield, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,586
19% below
$34,443 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
58% below
Zillow: $157,240
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
11% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Redfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
42%
Rent
57%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Redfield residents earn a median household income of $60,586 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,443. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Redfield is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,240. Median rent is $668/month, with 21.5% 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.

Safety & Crime

Redfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 550/100K.

Education

30.0% of adults in Redfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,230
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,155/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,586
Per Capita$34,443
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$549M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$668
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$157,240
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property550/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,813/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,303 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute13 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Redfield was founded in 1880.
The median home in Redfield was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.