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Strandburg, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Grant County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
79 Population 988/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $35,133 per capita
$88,800 Home Value $538,150 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Strandburg, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,625
26% below
$35,133 per capita
Home Value
$88,800
68% below
Zillow: $538,150
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
95% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Strandburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Strandburg 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

Strandburg residents earn a median household income of $55,625 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,133. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Strandburg is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,150. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Strandburg reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

Education

1.6% of adults in Strandburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Strandburg has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,625
Per Capita$35,133
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$538,150
Housing Units34
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,749/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,676 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Strandburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.