Aberdeen, South Dakota
Among the top 13% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 87% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US places
- top 1% for commute time
- top 4% for cost of living
- bottom 4% for airport distance
Aberdeen is a mid-size city in South Dakota with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and income tax. It rates lower on school quality and airport distance.
Official websiteaberdeen.sd.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.2 in0.6 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 96% of US places
Home Value$192k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$741better than 75% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.37%better than 31% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax6.11%better than 82% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.22%better than 89% of US places
Unemployment4.2%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)13°F3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation22.9 in17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall42.7 inbetter than 19% of US places
Sunny Days249 daysbetter than 67% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 68% of US places
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk90.4better than 9% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 79% of US places
School Quality32.7better than 5% of US places
Violent Crime1599/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime1571/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Community
Population28,38895th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3164th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2449th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.5%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time12 minbetter than 99% of US places
Walkability8.7/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance258 mibetter than 4% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.8%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.01better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 7% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aberdeen an affordable place to live?
- Aberdeen is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 96% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Aberdeen?
- The median home value in Aberdeen is $192k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Aberdeen?
- Median household income in Aberdeen is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Aberdeen?
- Median gross rent in Aberdeen is $741 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Aberdeen safe?
- Aberdeen is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1599/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 1571/100k.
- What is the weather like in Aberdeen?
- Aberdeen averages 72°F in July and 13°F in January, with 22.9 in of annual precipitation and about 249 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Aberdeen?
- Public-school quality in Aberdeen is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Aberdeen?
- The average one-way commute in Aberdeen is 12 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)