Miner County, South Dakota
Among the top 3% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
- top 2% for estimated total tax burden
- top 4% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for park & nature access
Miner County is a county in South Dakota with about 2,312 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, unemployment, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on airport distance and park & nature access.
Official websiteminercountysd.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.4 in0.6 in
humid 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 58% of US counties
Home Value$94k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$598better than 93% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 70% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.27%better than 24% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden3.93%better than 98% of US counties
Unemployment1.4%better than 96% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)17°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation25.1 in19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.1 inbetter than 23% of US counties
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 65% of US counties
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 44% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk3.4better than 94% of US counties
School Quality47.2better than 33% of US counties
Violent Crime383/100kbetter than 78% of US counties
Property Crime170/100kbetter than 89% of US counties
Community
Population2,3124th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.891st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.086th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0264th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4254th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 83% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 42% of US counties
Airport Distance207 mibetter than 13% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access76.6%better than 19% of US counties
Amenities Nearby17.30better than 95% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 6% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Miner County an affordable place to live?
- Miner County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 58% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Miner County?
- The median home value in Miner County is $94k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Miner County?
- Median household income in Miner County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Miner County?
- Median gross rent in Miner County is $598 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Miner County safe?
- Miner County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 383/100k (better than 78%). Property crime is 170/100k.
- What is the weather like in Miner County?
- Miner County averages 74°F in July and 17°F in January, with 25.1 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Miner County?
- Public-school quality in Miner County is below average, scoring better than 33% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Miner County?
- The average one-way commute in Miner County is 20 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)