At a Glance
Median Income
$53,594
$29,059 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $240,737
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.6% smoking rate
How Reliance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reliance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reliance a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reliance residents earn a median household income of $53,594 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,059. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reliance is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,737. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
36.8% of adults in Reliance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reliance has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population196
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,594
Per Capita$29,059
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$194M
Avg Weekly Wage$725
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$240,737
Housing Units47
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death20,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation1,772 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Reliance was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.