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Swift Bird, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dewey County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
183 Population 373/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Swift Bird, SD

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
59.1% high school+
Unemployment
42.4%
1078% above
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Swift Bird Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
1178%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swift Bird a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Swift Bird reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 826/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Swift Bird hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 59.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Swift Bird has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age10.6 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$4,108
Unemployment42.4%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$271M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$150,184
Housing Units30
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property826/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death41,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,833 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+59.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Swift Bird was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.