Valley Springs, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Rock County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
967 Population 977/sq mi density
$97,031 Median Income $42,433 per capita
$178,900 Home Value $351,881 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,031 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Springs, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,031
29% above
$42,433 per capita
Home Value
$178,900
37% below
Zillow: $351,881
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
129%
Home Value
63%
Rent
88%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Springs a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.0% (17% 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 $351,881. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population967
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density977/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans21.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,031
Per Capita$42,433
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,900
Rent$1,025
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$351,881
Housing Units365
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,748/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,410 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Valley Springs was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.