South Dakota
Reliance is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 196. Residents earn $53,594 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Reliance receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Reliance stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Reliance is $53,594, 29% below 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 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Reliance is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Reliance experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,594 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,059 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $725 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,279 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 143 |
| County GDP | $194M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $90,000 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 20,854/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.8 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8804°N, 99.6012°W |
| County FIPS | 46085 |
Winner: Republican by 39.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.8% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 55.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |