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Summerset, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,978 Population 1,095/sq mi density
$115,197 Median Income $41,973 per capita
$337,900 Home Value $425,283 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 2,039 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,197 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$337,900 home value, $1,233/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Summerset, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,197
53% above
$41,973 per capita
Home Value
$337,900
20% above
Zillow: $425,283
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
6% above
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
53% below
2,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
22% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Summerset Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
120%
Rent
106%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Summerset a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Summerset residents earn a median household income of $115,197 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,973. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Summerset is $337,900 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,283. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.

Safety & Crime

Summerset reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,039/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

41.1% of adults in Summerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Summerset has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,978
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,197
Per Capita$41,973
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$337,900
Rent$1,233
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$425,283
Housing Units1,119
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent179/100K
Property2,039/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault143/100K
Burglary143/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,612 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Summerset was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.