County

McCook County, SD

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥5,500Population
💰$81,384Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$215,915Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓42.1%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads42.1% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,158 (34.2%)
Some College346 (10.2%)
Associates449 (13.3%)
Bachelors447 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree975 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,384 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,915 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$762/mo
Total Housing Units2,431
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About McCook County, SD

McCook County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,500 residents. With a median age of 40.81, it is a middle-aged county.

McCook County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,384 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.2% is well below the national average.

Housing in McCook County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $215,915 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $761. Homeownership rates are high at 82.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of McCook County are primarily White (93.18%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

McCook County, SD is a middle-income area in South Dakota. The 5 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 Codes in McCook County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57319 Bridgewater 873 $64,250 $150,600 $719 2.5% 44.9%
57012 Canistota 1,164 $84,196 $163,800 $960 1.3% 44.8%
57048 Montrose 1,353 $94,375 $328,300 $560 2.1% 44.6%
57058 Salem 1,792 $79,119 $199,700 $866 0.8% 38.4%
57374 Spencer 318 $75,625 $199,200 $425 0.0% 34.6%

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