At a Glance
Median Income
$56,429
$36,173 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
Zillow: $250,731
Median Rent
$525/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.6% smoking rate
How Steen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steen residents earn a median household income of $56,429 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,173. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 553 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Steen is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,731. Median rent is $525/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
19.3% of adults in Steen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steen has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,429
Per Capita$36,173
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$525
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$250,731
Housing Units63
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death4,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,494 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Steen was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.