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Summit, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County
Summit, SD
At a Glance
How Summit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Summit a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Summit residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,774. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summit is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $538,150. Median rent is $775/month, with 24.2% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Summit reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summit has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.