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Spencer, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County
Spencer, SD
At a Glance
How Spencer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spencer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Spencer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Spencer residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,262. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spencer is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,166. Median rent is $425/month, with 29.0% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Spencer reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Spencer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spencer has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.