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Scotland, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
800 Population 889/sq mi density
$61,406 Median Income $33,064 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $213,456 Zillow
$573 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,406 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $573/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Scotland, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,406
18% below
$33,064 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $213,456
Median Rent
$573/mo
51% below
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
14% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Scotland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
39%
Rent
49%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotland a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scotland residents earn a median household income of $61,406 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Scotland is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,456. Median rent is $573/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Scotland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

29.0% of adults in Scotland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scotland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population800
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density889/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,406
Per Capita$33,064
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$555M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$573
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$213,456
Housing Units398
Rent Burden14.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,347 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Scotland was founded in 1879.
The median home in Scotland was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.