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Turton, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
43 Population 116/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $42,786 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 1,976 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Turton, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$42,786 per capita
Violent Crime
282/100K
26% below
1,976/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
76% above
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Turton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
176%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Turton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Turton residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,786. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Turton reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K.

Education

59.4% of adults in Turton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Turton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$42,786
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$150,758
Housing Units39
Rent Burden22.6%

Crime

F
Violent282/100K
Property1,976/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain23.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,328 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Turton was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (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.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.