Aberdeen

Aberdeen, South Dakota Overview

Aberdeen scores 55.7/100 overall (B), ranking #9 of 20 cities in South Dakota — below the state composite of 81.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 75/100, while Livability lags at 38/100.

Income & Employment in Aberdeen

The median household income in Aberdeen is $63,715, 12% below the statewide median of $72,280. The local unemployment rate of 1.8% is lower than the state’s 2%. Population declined 0.5%.

Cost of Living in Aberdeen

The median home value is $205,500. Median monthly rent is $783. Renters spend 14.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Aberdeen

The adult obesity rate in Aberdeen is 34.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.7%. Residents report an average of 15.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. South Dakota ranks #24 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Aberdeen

Aberdeen has a high school graduation rate of 91%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. Per-pupil spending is $10,673. The city has 9 public schools serving 4,257 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Aberdeen

Winters in Aberdeen are cold, averaging 18.4°F. Summers average 73.2°F. Winters average 18.4°F. Annual precipitation is 34.7 inches. The average commute of 11 minutes is notably short.

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