Quality of Life and Culture in Plankinton, SD

Overview

Plankinton is a village in the state of South Dakota with a population of 660. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Plankinton 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: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 16.4 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Plankinton, SD

Employment and Income	Plankinton	South Dakota	United States
Per Capita Income	$38,026	$28,392	$32,693
Median Household Income	$66,250	$56,701	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	1.1%	12.8%	10.5%

Age	Plankinton	South Dakota	United States
Median Age	38.7	42.1	42.3

Gender	Plankinton	South Dakota	United States
Male	49.4%	50.5%	49.8%
Female	50.6%	49.5%	50.2%

Race	Plankinton	South Dakota	United States
White	93.0%	81.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.5%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	1.8%	13.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.5%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	3.5%	1.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.2%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Plankinton	South Dakota	United States
Median Home Price	$85,000	$111,657	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$535	$475	$801
Family Households	49.5%	49.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	24.9%	24.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	74.4%	74.3%	72.9%
Renters	25.6%	25.7%	27.1%

Education	Plankinton	South Dakota	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.7%	7.1%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	28.6%	28.6%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	17.7%	19.9%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	20.2%	10.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	14.3%	13.9%	15.0%