Spring Creek, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bennett County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
337 Population 33/sq mi density
$40,278 Median Income $11,727 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,278 median income, unemployment
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Creek, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,278
46% below
$11,727 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
57.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
53.0%
65% above
43.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Spring Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Poverty
481%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring Creek 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

Spring Creek residents earn a median household income of $40,278 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,727. 59.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Spring Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 57.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spring Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population337
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,278
Per Capita$11,727
Unemployment
Poverty59.6%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units77
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity53.0%
Diabetes25.3%
Smoking43.3%
Heart Disease10.5%
Premature Death21,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.9 in/yr
Elevation2,669 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+57.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute11 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Spring Creek was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.