St. Charles, SD

South Dakota

St. Charles is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 11.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11 Population 55/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $19,600 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.2%
406% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11
Median Age74.3 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$19,600
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$238M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation2,075 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
CommuteN/A
Broadband4.0%
Libraries2

Is St. Charles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Charles receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Charles stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

At 18.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Charles experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches, including 45.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

St. Charles has a population of 11 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 74.3 years, 91% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.8%), with 18.2% Hispanic.

Population

11
Total Population
55
People / sq mi
74.3yrs
Median Age
91% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.4%
Female 63.6%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Charles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Charles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Charles is N/A. The unemployment rate is 18.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: St. Charles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$19,600
Avg Weekly Wage$767
IRS Avg AGI$63,663

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.2%
406% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)230
County GDP$238M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare17
Retail37
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,867
39% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied66.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,867
39% above US avg

Health Metrics: St. Charles vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death13,035/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access56.0%
Healthcare Facilities17

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

St. Charles has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.7 inches
30% below US avg
Snowfall45.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,075 ft (632 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates43.0881°N, 99.0949°W
County FIPS46053
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.2-point margin. 4.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79%
D 18.8%

Winner: Republican by 60.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density55/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access4.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants19
Retail Stores37

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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