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Valley Springs, SD
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Valley Springs, SD
At a Glance
How Valley Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Valley Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Valley Springs residents earn a median household income of $97,031 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,433. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley Springs is $178,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,776. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Valley Springs reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 258/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Valley Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Springs has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.