Ree Heights, SD

South Dakota

Ree Heights is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 34. Residents earn $71,771 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
34 Population 113/sq mi density
$71,771 Median Income $57,497 per capita
$18,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,771 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$18,300 home value
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,771
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $18,300
94% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ree Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female74% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,771
Per Capita$57,497
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$282M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$18,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation1,741 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries1

Is Ree Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ree Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ree Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ree Heights is $71,771, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ree Heights is $18,300, 94% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ree Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches, including 40.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Ree Heights has a population of 34 with a density of 113 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

34
Total Population
113
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 73.5%
Female 26.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ree Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ree Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ree Heights is $71,771, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Ree Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,771
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$57,497
Avg Weekly Wage$845
IRS Avg AGI$78,327

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)171
County GDP$282M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare9
Retail21
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Ree Heights is $18,300, 94% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,300
94% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

In Ree Heights, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.3% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ree Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress14.9%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate73.0%
Premature Death6,479/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access55.0%
Healthcare Facilities9

Crime Rates: Ree Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Ree Heights has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.8 inches
40% below US avg
Snowfall40.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,741 ft (531 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates44.5158°N, 99.2005°W
County FIPS46059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78%
D 20.7%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.45
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density113/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants18
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Work from Home3.7%

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