Quality of Life and Culture in Fort Thompson, SD

Overview

Fort Thompson is a small town in the state of South Dakota with a population of 1,266. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Fort Thompson has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (F) Poor
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 11.8 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Thompson, SD

Employment and Income	Fort Thompson	South Dakota	United States
Per Capita Income	$9,523	$28,392	$32,693
Median Household Income	$24,125	$56,701	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	24.4%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	42.6%	12.8%	10.5%

Age	Fort Thompson	South Dakota	United States
Median Age	25.1	42.1	42.3

Gender	Fort Thompson	South Dakota	United States
Male	51.2%	50.5%	49.8%
Female	48.8%	49.5%	50.2%

Race	Fort Thompson	South Dakota	United States
White	1.7%	81.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.5%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	98.3%	13.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Fort Thompson	South Dakota	United States
Median Home Price	$96,900	$111,657	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$233	$475	$801
Family Households	22.0%	22.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	39.0%	39.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	39.9%	74.3%	72.9%
Renters	60.1%	25.7%	27.1%

Education	Fort Thompson	South Dakota	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	19.2%	7.1%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	46.5%	46.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	18.3%	19.9%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	8.7%	10.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	5.7%	13.9%	15.0%