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Is Huron a Good Place to Live? Huron, South Dakota: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Huron ranks #1035 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #182 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in South Dakota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (11.9 min, #12 of 234) and low living costs (86.7, #25 of 230), and trails on low graduation rates (77%, #138 of 153).
Huron by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Huron's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Huron?
Huron's cost of living index is 86.7, 13% below the US level of 100 and #87 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $888/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $180,990, 44% below the typical South Dakota home ($321,574).
| Measure | Huron | South DakotaSD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 86.7#87 of 1,308 | 88.6 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $180,990#86 of 1,187 | $321,574 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $159,000#103 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $888/mo#77 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.6x#65 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 17.3%#184 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). South Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Huron housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Huron is in the Huron, SD metro.
South Dakota housing market →Is Huron safe?
Huron recorded 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 14% below the US rate of 328 and 9% below South Dakota's 308. That ranks #526 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #93 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Huron Police Department. Property crime runs 1,379 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Huron | South DakotaSD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 281#526 of 1,085 | 308 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 1,379#406 of 1,085 | 1,312 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). South Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Huron?
The median household in Huron earns $61,452, 26% below the US figure of $83,163 and 20% below South Dakota ($76,881). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Huron | South DakotaSD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $61,452#1014 of 1,312 | $76,881 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 16.1%#930 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +0.3%#489 of 1,132 | +0.9% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). South Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Huron?
The median resident of Huron is 36.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #907 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Huron | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 36.1 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 27%#907 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 68.3% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Huron's schools and health?
Huron's 5 public schools graduate 77% of students in four years (South Dakota 82.1%), with 17 students per teacher and $12,082 spent per pupil. 35.7% of adults are obese and 13.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Huron | South DakotaSD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 77%#944 of 1,063 | 82.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 17#734 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $12,082#955 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 35.7%#834 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 13.6%#1038 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 15.9%#390 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 14.2%#1033 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). South Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 2,888 students are enrolled in Huron's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Huron?
The average commute in Huron is 11.9 minutes (South Dakota 18.5); 0.1% of workers take transit and 5.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Huron scores 8.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.1°F and winters 19°F, with 23.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Huron | South DakotaSD | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 11.9 min#13 of 1,312 | 18.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 1.8%#34 of 1,312 | 4.4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 74.9% | 78.1% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 3.9% | 3% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 5.3% | 8% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.3#982 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). South Dakota is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.8 | 6.2 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 30.8 | 10.2 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 43.7 | 22.1 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 57.9 | 33.6 | 2.5 |
| May | 70 | 45.9 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 80 | 56.7 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 85.7 | 61.6 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 83.4 | 59.2 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 75.7 | 49.5 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 60.2 | 35.5 | 2 |
| Nov | 43.9 | 22.2 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 30.2 | 11 | 0.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Huron Rgnl Airport.
| Measure | Huron | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 45.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 71.1°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 19°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 23.3 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Huron Rgnl Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Huron?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Huron's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Beadle County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, ice storm, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 55% of US counties.
| Measure | Huron | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.14%#632 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Beadle County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Beadle County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.021% | 87% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0022% | 77% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0042% | 76% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0039% | 64% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.092% | 62% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0027% | 60% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Huron compare with similar-size cities?
Huron is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #182 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 14,385.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron, SDPop. 14,385 | #1035 | 49.4 | $61,452 | $888/mo | 281 | 11.9 min |
| Rutland, VTPop. 15,712 | #514 | 57.9 | $57,675 | $995/mo | 464 | 16 min |
| Deming, NMPop. 15,221 | #1299 | 36.7 | $34,165 | $586/mo | part year | 17.4 min |
| Brookside, DEPop. 15,115 | #1009 | 49.9 | $78,328 | $1,444/mo | no data | 25.3 min |
| Lebanon, NHPop. 14,999 | #27 | 72.2 | $98,147 | $1,744/mo | 134 | 14 min |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #375 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data | 27.5 min |
| Ewa Beach, HIPop. 14,376 | #308 | 62.0 | $124,323 | $2,522/mo | no data | 38 min |
| Scottsbluff, NEPop. 14,376 | #1180 | 45.7 | $56,359 | $966/mo | 672 | 12.5 min |
| Teays Valley, WVPop. 14,151 | #523 | 57.8 | $108,741 | $1,102/mo | no data | 24.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Huron compare with the rest of South Dakota?
Huron ranks #17 of the 20 South Dakota cities we track, with a score of 49.4 against South Dakota's statewide 79.3. Its households earn 20% below the South Dakota median. Violent crime is 9% below the statewide rate. Homes are 44% below the typical South Dakota home.
| City | Rank in SD | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon, SDPop. 10,996 | #1 | 70.0 | $110,806 | $976/mo | 46 |
| Tea, SDPop. 6,786 | #2 | 69.8 | $120,139 | $1,220/mo | 169 |
| Dakota Dunes, SDPop. 3,936 | #3 | 68.7 | $136,125 | $1,225/mo | no data |
| Harrisburg, SDPop. 8,519 | #4 | 62.7 | $108,724 | $1,362/mo | no data |
| Sioux Falls, SDPop. 201,469 | #5 | 61.9 | $75,970 | $1,035/mo | 364 |
| Aberdeen, SDPop. 28,189 | #6 | 59.8 | $64,405 | $762/mo | 425 |
| Brookings, SDPop. 23,948 | #7 | 56.9 | $63,493 | $889/mo | 113 |
| Watertown, SDPop. 23,044 | #8 | 55.7 | $69,600 | $942/mo | 181 |
| Madison, SDPop. 6,094 | #9 | 55.7 | $65,593 | $981/mo | 99 |
| Spearfish, SDPop. 12,930 | #10 | 55.1 | $65,688 | $963/mo | 232 |
| Rapid Valley, SDPop. 6,975 | #11 | 54.8 | $83,208 | $1,174/mo | no data |
| Yankton, SDPop. 15,540 | #12 | 53.9 | $67,804 | $790/mo | 191 |
| Pierre, SDPop. 13,948 | #13 | 53.5 | $77,672 | $983/mo | 561 |
| Mitchell, SDPop. 15,649 | #14 | 52.8 | $58,620 | $851/mo | 288 |
| Box Elder, SDPop. 12,902 | #15 | 52.7 | $73,008 | $1,491/mo | 312 |
| Rapid City, SDPop. 77,946 | #16 | 52.1 | $70,870 | $1,109/mo | 767 |
| Huron, SDPop. 14,385 | #17 | 49.4 | $61,452 | $888/mo | 281 |
| Belle Fourche, SDPop. 5,804 | #18 | 49.1 | $65,071 | $983/mo | 254 |
| Vermillion, SDPop. 11,878 | #19 | 48.4 | $50,456 | $764/mo | 185 |
| Sturgis, SDPop. 7,086 | #20 | 47.6 | $54,404 | $780/mo | 329 |
All 20 South Dakota cities we track, by overall score. South Dakota statewide: median income $76,881, violent crime 307.5 per 100,000.
How is Huron's score calculated?
Huron scores 49.4 out of 100, #1035 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with South Dakota's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Huron. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
23.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Huron's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
79.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Huron. Similar-size median 56.5.
50.1 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Huron's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
40.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Huron's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
88.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Huron. Similar-size median 50.8.
37.2 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Huron. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
32.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Huron. Similar-size median 48.3.
51.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Huron's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
38.4 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
55.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Huron's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Huron has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Huron
Is Huron, SD a good place to live?
Huron ranks #1035 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #182 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in South Dakota. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (11.9 min, #12 of 234) and low living costs (86.7, #25 of 230), and trails on low graduation rates (77%, #138 of 153).
What is the cost of living in Huron?
Huron's cost of living index is 86.7, 13% below the US level of 100 and #87 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $888/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $180,990, 44% below the typical South Dakota home ($321,574).
What is the crime rate in Huron?
Huron recorded 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 14% below the US rate of 328 and 9% below South Dakota's 308. That ranks #526 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #93 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Huron Police Department. Property crime runs 1,379 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Huron?
The median household in Huron earns $61,452, 26% below the US figure of $83,163 and 20% below South Dakota ($76,881). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Huron?
Median rent in Huron is $888/mo (Census), #77 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 17.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Huron?
The typical home value in Huron is $180,990, up 3.5% in a year, against $321,574 for South Dakota and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $159,000.
How are the public schools in Huron?
Huron's 5 public schools graduate 77% of students in four years (South Dakota 82.1%), with 17 students per teacher and $12,082 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Huron?
The average commute is 11.9 minutes, #13 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 18.5 minutes across South Dakota. 1.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Huron?
Huron averages 45.9°F over the year, 71.1°F in summer and 19°F in winter, with 23.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Huron walkable?
Huron scores 8.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #982 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Huron at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Beadle County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, ice storm, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 55% of US counties.
Who lives in Huron?
Huron has 14,385 residents. The median resident of Huron is 36.1 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #907 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 68.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Huron compare with the rest of South Dakota?
Huron ranks #17 of the 20 South Dakota cities we track, with a score of 49.4 against South Dakota's statewide 79.3. Its households earn 20% below the South Dakota median. Violent crime is 9% below the statewide rate. Homes are 44% below the typical South Dakota home.
What cities are similar in size to Huron?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Huron's population of 14,385 are Rutland, VT (#514 overall), Deming, NM (#1299 overall), Brookside, DE (#1009 overall), Lebanon, NH (#27 overall), and Star, ID (#375 overall). Huron is #1035.