Soldier Creek, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
271 Population 22/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Soldier Creek, SD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
80.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
52.5%
64% above
42.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Soldier Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
558%
Bachelor's
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soldier Creek a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

9.3% of adults in Soldier Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soldier Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population271
Median Age18.5 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,069
Unemployment
Poverty69.2%
County GDP$313M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units58
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity52.5%
Diabetes25.8%
Smoking42.9%
Heart Disease12.7%
Premature Death34,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation2,391 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score1.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Broadband19.7%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Soldier Creek was built in 1982.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.