Shindler, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Shindler is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 651. Residents earn $142,875 per year, which is 90% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
651 Population 434/sq mi density
$142,875 Median Income $70,243 per capita
$567,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$142,875 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$567,300 home value
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $142,875
90% higher than US avg
Home Value $567,300
101% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.1%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Shindler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population651
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,875
Per Capita$70,243
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,823M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$567,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,376 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+95.7%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Libraries5

Is Shindler a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shindler 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Shindler stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shindler is $142,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 90% above $75,149. This places Shindler among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shindler is $567,300, making it a premium housing market at 101% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Shindler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 36.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Shindler has a population of 651 with a density of 434 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.6%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

651
Total Population
434
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Shindler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.8%
42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shindler vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shindler is $142,875, which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Shindler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$142,875
90% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,243
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$124,882

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,515
County GDP$8,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare230
Retail180
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Shindler is $567,300, 101% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$567,300
101% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Rate1.49%
In Shindler, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.3% report depression. 16.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Shindler vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.8%
5% above US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity16.3%
Depression19.3%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.6%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access92.3%
Healthcare Facilities230

Crime Rates: Shindler vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Shindler has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.8 inches
27% below US avg
Snowfall36.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,376 ft (419 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates43.4677°N, 96.6355°W
County FIPS46083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.1%
7% above US avg
High School+95.7%
School Test Score5.45
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density434/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities230
Restaurants100
Retail Stores180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Work from Home2.1%

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