Veblen, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
428 Population 1,381/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $20,716 per capita
$40,800 Home Value $195,744 Zillow
$653 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,800 home value, $653/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Veblen, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,917
30% below
$20,716 per capita
Home Value
$40,800
86% below
Zillow: $195,744
Median Rent
$653/mo
44% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Veblen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
14%
Rent
56%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Veblen a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Veblen residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,716. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Veblen is $40,800 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,744. Median rent is $653/month, with 20.4% 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 1971.

Education

21.1% of adults in Veblen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Veblen has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population428
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density1,381/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$20,716
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$40,800
Rent$653
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$195,744
Housing Units196
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,654/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,279 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Veblen was founded in 1900.
The median home in Veblen was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.