South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Rowena is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 137. Residents earn $148,036 per year, which is 97% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rowena receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rowena stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rowena is $148,036, which is significantly higher than the national average — 97% above $75,149. This places Rowena among higher-income communities. 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%.
The median home value in Rowena is $305,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Rowena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches, including 45.3 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 | $148,036 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,931 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,252 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,803 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,989 |
| County GDP | $22,447M |
| Restaurants | 558 |
| Healthcare | 581 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 192 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,828 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Work from Home | 42.2% |
| Census Median | $305,900 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,828 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 581 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.9 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,438 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5191°N, 96.5562°W |
| County FIPS | 46099 |
Winner: Republican by 12.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.2% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 43.0% |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 581 |
| Restaurants | 558 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Work from Home | 42.2% |