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Huron, SD

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Huron, SD

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 58
Population14,347
Foreign Born11.2%
Population Density1,457people per mi²
Median Age34.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

67/100

33% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Huron, South Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $32k$47k
Luxury $93k+$144k+
Elite (Top 5%) $113k+$175k+
Affordability Ratio

110%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
6
Positive
20
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

0.2mi

Airport

Wessington Springs Municipal Airport

26mi

Post Office

USPS — Huron, SD

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 2.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 58 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 72.4 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 0.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$52k-10.7%
31% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$853k
30% above US avg
College Educated
27.0%
23% below US avg
WFH
4.3%
70% below US avg
Homeownership
64.8%
1% below US avg
Median Home
$165k
42% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−5.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−20.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.33 / 1k Residents2% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+10.2%
Burglary
0.89 / 1k Residents40% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.52 / 1k Residents16% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.37 / 1k Residents5% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+15Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Huron, South Dakota
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B+
Good8.4% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone4B~-22°F min
Growing Season166 days207 frost-free
Annual Rainfall23.8"
Elevation1,286 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1253 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,457/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C+
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 320 mi · coast 1022 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$16.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:10:25.000Z

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