Moody County, South Dakota
Among the top 7% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
- top 5% for unemployment
- top 8% for amenities nearby
- bottom 17% for airport distance
Moody County is a county in South Dakota with about 6,346 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include unemployment, amenities nearby, and income tax. It rates lower on annual snowfall and airport distance.
Official websitemoodycounty.net (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.7 in0.8 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 76% of US counties
Home Value$194k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$644better than 89% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.13%better than 31% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax6.11%better than 78% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.09%better than 91% of US counties
Unemployment1.7%better than 95% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.5 in22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall41.0 inbetter than 19% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 64% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.9better than 71% of US counties
School Quality42.1better than 20% of US counties
Violent Crime817/100kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Crime559/100kbetter than 69% of US counties
Community
Population6,34613th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.642nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2535th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.3%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)17.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 85% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 37% of US counties
Airport Distance180 mibetter than 17% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.4%better than 50% of US counties
Amenities Nearby14.18better than 92% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Moody County an affordable place to live?
- Moody County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 76% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Moody County?
- The median home value in Moody County is $194k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Moody County?
- Median household income in Moody County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Moody County?
- Median gross rent in Moody County is $644 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Moody County safe?
- Moody County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 817/100k (better than 47%). Property crime is 559/100k.
- What is the weather like in Moody County?
- Moody County averages 73°F in July and 16°F in January, with 27.5 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Moody County?
- Public-school quality in Moody County is below average, scoring better than 20% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Moody County?
- The average one-way commute in Moody County is 19 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)