Trent, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Trent is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 345. Residents earn $65,000 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
345 Population 332/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $31,486 per capita
$122,100 Home Value $295,230 Zillow
$680 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,100 home value, $680/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,000
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $122,100
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $680
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Trent Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population345
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$31,486
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$22,447M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,100
Rent$680
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$295,230

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,500 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Libraries15

Is Trent a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trent receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Trent offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trent is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trent is $122,100, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Trent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Trent has a population of 345 with a density of 332 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

345
Total Population
332
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Trent vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Trent vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trent is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Trent vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,000
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,486
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$93,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,989
County GDP$22,447M

Business (County)

Restaurants558
Healthcare581
Retail804
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Trent is $122,100, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $680 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $295,230.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,100
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$295,230

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$680
42% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,828
95% above US avg
Effective Rate5.59%
In Trent, 31.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Trent vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress10.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.3%
Checkup Rate74.2%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities581

Crime Rates: Trent vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Trent has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
22% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,500 ft (457 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates43.9063°N, 96.6578°W
County FIPS46099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.2%
D 42.5%

Winner: Republican by 12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.45
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density332/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities581
Restaurants558
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Work from Home9.0%

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