South Dakota
Utica is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 54. Residents earn $49,167 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Utica 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Utica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Utica is $49,167, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Utica is $56,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 85.3% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,167 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,019 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $892 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,764 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 239 |
| County GDP | $284M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.43% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $56,000 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.43% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,595/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.7 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,366 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9811°N, 97.4967°W |
| County FIPS | 46009 |
Winner: Republican by 51.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 26.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |