South Dakota
Stickney is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 251. Residents earn $58,333 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stickney receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Stickney stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stickney is $58,333, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Stickney is $99,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Stickney experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches, including 40.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,333 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,970 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $805 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,306 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 102 |
| County GDP | $156M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $99,400 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $695 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 3.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.8 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,645 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5893°N, 98.4376°W |
| County FIPS | 46003 |
Winner: Republican by 54.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.4% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 930/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |