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Vale, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Butte County County
Vale, SD
At a Glance
How Vale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Vale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Vale residents earn a median household income of $23,661 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,202. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 474 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vale is $58,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,376. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Vale reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,360/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Vale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vale has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.