Living in Armour, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Armour · Census data 2020–2024
Armour has 675 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $81,917 (9% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $105,500, the median rent is $825/month.
Armour is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Armour at a glance
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 50.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $81,917State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $105,500State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Armour a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Armour
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Armour the median home value is $105,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.
Armour median household income
The median household income in Armour is $81,917 and the income per person is $45,201. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Armour: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 352
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.05
Armour demographics
- Population
- 675
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 303
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Armour ›
Education in Armour
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Armour have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Armour
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Armour vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armour | 675 | $81,917 | $105,500 | $825 |
| Corsica | 699 | $59,250 | $162,500 | $805 |
| Delmont | 183 | $42,000 | $86,700 | — |
| Lake Andes | 901 | $47,500 | $58,800 | $762 |
| Wagner | 1,529 | $47,462 | $136,000 | $684 |
| Geddes | 158 | $60,000 | $88,100 | — |
| Parkston | 1,874 | $70,139 | $157,100 | $717 |
| Stickney | 284 | $59,750 | $131,600 | $839 |
| Pickstown | 275 | $87,188 | $287,500 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Armour, SD?
The median household income in Armour is $81,917, 9% higher than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Armour?
The median home value in Armour is $105,500, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Armour?
The median gross rent in Armour is $825 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Armour, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Armour?
The median age in Armour is 50.2 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Armour?
The average commute to work in Armour is 21 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Armour?
The unemployment rate in Armour is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Armour?
30.6% of adults in Armour have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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