South Dakota by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
31st highest of 51 · 2024

$75,081

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
23rd highest of 51 · 2025

327.2

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
50th highest of 51 · 2024

$946

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
Lowest of 51 · September 2026

2%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
24th highest of 51 · 2024

11.9%

U.S.: 12.5%