Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 13.3% ▲ 33% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 48% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 601 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,281 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 1,477 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 1,239 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,429 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,103 (27.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,337 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,921 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $817/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,491 |
| Vacant Units | 976 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Beadle County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,252 residents. With a median age of 37.23, it is a relatively young county.
Beadle County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,336 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Beadle County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,921 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $817. Homeownership rates are high at 69.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Beadle County are majority White (68.8%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Beadle County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57324 | Cavour | 371 | $76,250 | $225,000 | — | 1.1% | 33.9% |
| 57348 | Hitchcock | 733 | $76,442 | $110,600 | $690 | 0.0% | 42.9% |
| 57350 | Huron | 16,148 | $60,351 | $180,400 | $840 | 3.0% | 41.0% |
| 57379 | Virgil | 108 | $103,500 | $164,300 | — | 0.0% | 44.4% |
| 57381 | Wessington | 504 | $77,750 | $113,800 | $522 | 0.9% | 45.6% |
| 57384 | Wolsey | 1,062 | $62,670 | $162,000 | $702 | 0.0% | 37.3% |
| 57386 | Yale | 326 | $74,598 | $131,300 | — | 0.0% | 30.9% |