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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

Parks & Recreation in Summerset (6)

Badlands National Park
National Park
The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie ...
Entrance: $30
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Compass and GPS, Food, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Ho...
Weather: The Badlands weather is variable and unpredictable with temperature extremes ranging from 116° F to -40° F. Summers are hot and dry with occasional violent thunderstorms. Hailstorms and occasional tor...
Custer State Park
State Park
66,710 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jewel Cave National Monument
National Monument
Immerse yourself in one of the longest caves in the world. With over 220 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color. Its maze of passages lures explorers, and its s...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Caving, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Weather in the Black Hills varies significantly throughout the year and may be drastically different from the northern hills to the southern hills. The temperatures listed are for average lows to aver...
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
National Memorial
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Dining, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: Weather at Mount Rushmore can be highly variable in any season. Summer high temperatures range from 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall high temperatures range from 45 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter ...
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks - Wildlife Division
State Park
5,083 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wind Cave National Park
National Park
Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of in...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Au...
Weather: Spring: Highs range from 50-70°F with highly variable weather. Spring is the park's wettest season. Summer: Hot and generally dry with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 80°F (27°C). Strong...