Hamlin County, South Dakota
Among the top 11% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
- top 6% for estimated total tax burden
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 11% for school quality
Hamlin County is a county in South Dakota with about 6,196 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, income tax, and unemployment. It rates lower on airport distance and school quality.
Official websitehamlinco.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.4 in0.6 in
humid 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 60% of US counties
Home Value$182k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$717better than 75% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 40% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.15%better than 29% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.73%better than 94% of US counties
Unemployment2.5%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)14°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation24.9 in19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.6 inbetter than 24% of US counties
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 60% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 74% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk10.0better than 88% of US counties
School Quality37.3better than 11% of US counties
Violent Crime324/100kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Crime311/100kbetter than 83% of US counties
Community
Population6,19613th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0986th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.0%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 74% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 47% of US counties
Airport Distance195 mibetter than 15% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.6%better than 58% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.84better than 66% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hamlin County an affordable place to live?
- Hamlin County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 60% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hamlin County?
- The median home value in Hamlin County is $182k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hamlin County?
- Median household income in Hamlin County is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hamlin County?
- Median gross rent in Hamlin County is $717 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hamlin County safe?
- Hamlin County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 324/100k (better than 82%). Property crime is 311/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hamlin County?
- Hamlin County averages 72°F in July and 14°F in January, with 24.9 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hamlin County?
- Public-school quality in Hamlin County is below average, scoring better than 11% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hamlin County?
- The average one-way commute in Hamlin County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)