Sisseton, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,593 Population 1,631/sq mi density
$44,477 Median Income $25,204 per capita
$111,900 Home Value $204,001 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
208 Violent Crime/100K 708 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,477 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,900 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sisseton, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,477
41% below
$25,204 per capita
Home Value
$111,900
60% below
Zillow: $204,001
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
45% below
708/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
24.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Sisseton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
40%
Rent
52%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sisseton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sisseton residents earn a median household income of $44,477 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,204. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sisseton is $111,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,001. Median rent is $600/month, with 24.1% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Sisseton reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 708/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Sisseton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sisseton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,593
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,631/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,477
Per Capita$25,204
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,900
Rent$600
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$204,001
Housing Units1,069
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property708/100K

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death5,654/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
Elevation1,234 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute11 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Sisseton was founded in 1907.
The median home in Sisseton was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.