County

Todd County, SD

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥8,493Population
💰$36,813Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂25.7Median Age
🏠$50,719Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊19.0%Unemployment▲ 287% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 4.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White7.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.5%
Asian4.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
27%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
17%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.90
Below Poverty48.2% ▲ 382% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment19.0% ▲ 287% above avg
HS Graduate962 (27.8%)
Some College464 (13.4%)
Associates1,046 (30.3%)
Bachelors293 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree690 (20%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 30.3%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 20%Edu
HS Grad27.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates30.3%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.7%Renter: 56.3%Tenure
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
52%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,813 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$50,719 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$543/mo
Total Housing Units2,583
Vacant Units390

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Todd County, SD

Todd County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,493 residents. With a median age of 25.69, it is a young county.

Todd County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $36,812 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 19.0%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 48.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Todd County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $50,719 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $542.

The residents of Todd County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 7.9%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Todd County, SD is a lower-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 Todd County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57555 Mission 3,530 $38,772 $73,800 $535 13.5% 32.4%
57566 Parmelee 1,136 $16,553 $10,300 $498 25.9% 30.1%
57570 Rosebud 2,213 $44,457 $45,000 $558 23.1% 21.8%
57572 Saint Francis 1,457 $36,250 $35,000 $573 22.7% 28.1%