Marshall County, South Dakota
Among the top 4% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
- top 2% for estimated total tax burden
- top 3% for unemployment
- bottom 11% for airport distance
Marshall County is a county in South Dakota with about 4,363 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, unemployment, and violent crime. It rates lower on amenities nearby and airport distance.
Official websitemarshall.sdcounties.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.7 in0.7 in
humid 71%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$74k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 59% of US counties
Home Value$141k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$690better than 81% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.95%better than 42% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden3.83%better than 98% of US counties
Unemployment1.2%better than 97% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation24.5 in18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.4 inbetter than 14% of US counties
Sunny Days249 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 71% of US counties
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk14.5better than 83% of US counties
School Quality45.0better than 27% of US counties
Violent Crime92/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Crime231/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Community
Population4,3639th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.770th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2749th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.0%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.5%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.3%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 90% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 46% of US counties
Airport Distance221 mibetter than 11% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%better than 35% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?
- Marshall County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 59% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marshall County?
- The median home value in Marshall County is $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marshall County?
- Median household income in Marshall County is $74k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marshall County?
- Median gross rent in Marshall County is $690 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marshall County safe?
- Marshall County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 92/100k (better than 92%). Property crime is 231/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marshall County?
- Marshall County averages 71°F in July and 13°F in January, with 24.5 in of annual precipitation and about 249 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marshall County?
- Public-school quality in Marshall County is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marshall County?
- The average one-way commute in Marshall County is 18 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)