Running Water, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Knox County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
80 Population 38/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $197,284 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Running Water, SD

At a Glance

Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $197,284
Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
7% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Running Water Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
4%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Running Water a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Running Water is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,284. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

31.3% of adults in Running Water hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Running Water has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population80
Median Age76.0 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,520
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$874M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$197,284
Housing Units53
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,014/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,418 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband30.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Running Water was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.