Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 28.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.15 |
| Below Poverty | 31.4% ▲ 214% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 18.3% ▲ 273% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,050 (37.6%) |
| Some College | 382 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 509 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 338 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 508 (18.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,922 ▼ 29% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $75,565 ▼ 73% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $677/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,151 |
| Vacant Units | 288 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dewey County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,805 residents. With a median age of 28.65, it is a young county.
Dewey County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,921 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 18.3%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 31.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Dewey County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $75,565 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $677.
The residents of Dewey County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 24.3%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Dewey County, SD is a working-class area in South Dakota. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57625 | Eagle Butte | 3,857 | $49,643 | $72,000 | $718 | 20.4% | 29.7% |
| 57630 | Glencross | 21 | $197,500 | — | — | 0.0% | 38.9% |
| 57633 | Isabel | 421 | $88,750 | $63,300 | $756 | 3.5% | 38.4% |
| 57636 | Lantry | 66 | $92,500 | $207,100 | — | 0.0% | 19.2% |
| 57652 | Ridgeview | 377 | $19,798 | — | $467 | 44.5% | 3.9% |
| 57656 | Timber Lake | 911 | $63,571 | $86,800 | $567 | 4.8% | 39.1% |
| 57661 | Whitehorse | 152 | $56,250 | — | $603 | 31.3% | 6.2% |