South Dakota
Scotland is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 800. Residents earn $61,406 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Scotland receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Scotland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Scotland is $61,406, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Scotland is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Scotland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Scotland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,406 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,127 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 306 |
| County GDP | $555M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,914 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.65% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $573 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,914 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.65% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,740/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 44.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.0 inches |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,347 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1482°N, 97.7198°W |
| County FIPS | 46067 |
Winner: Republican by 57.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.0% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |