South Dakota has a population of approximately 881,785 and experiences a population change rate of 16.82%. The population density is 11.6 / sq mi .

The median household income for South Dakota is $63,920, with 345,779 households and an average household size of 2.46.

The median value of a home in South Dakota is $268,000 with an appreciation rate of 17.50%. 60.40% of housing in the state is owned while 27.84% is rented.

The cost of living in South Dakota is 95 %.

The unemployment rate in South Dakota is 2.00%, and recent job growth is at 1.41%. Future job growth is projected at 39.10%.

The sales tax rate in South Dakota is 6.50%, while the income tax rate is 0.00% .

School expenditures in South Dakota are $12,480, and the school ratio is 14.2:1.

The average high temperature in July is 85.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 7.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 22.6 inches per year, with 38.6 inches of snow per year.