Living in Bullhead, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bullhead · Census data 2020–2024
Bullhead has 294 residents with a median age of 19.7. The median household income is $32,589 (57% lower than the South Dakota median), the median rent is $592/month.
Bullhead is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bullhead at a glance
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 19.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $32,589State: $75,081
- Median rent
- $592/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Bullhead a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 47.1%; a poverty rate of 67%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bullhead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bullhead the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bullhead median household income
The median household income in Bullhead is $32,589 and the income per person is $7,640. 67% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Bullhead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63
- Owner-occupied
- 22.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 77.2%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 5.16
Bullhead demographics
- Population
- 294
- Median age
- 19.7
- Under 18
- 43.9%
- 65 and older
- 4.8%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bullhead ›
Education in Bullhead
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Bullhead have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bullhead
- Unemployment rate
- 47.1%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Drive alone
- 40.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Bullhead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhead | 294 | $32,589 | — | $592 |
| McLaughlin | 683 | $62,159 | $62,400 | $923 |
| Little Eagle | 275 | $23,750 | — | $243 |
| Selfridge | 198 | $56,250 | $70,600 | $492 |
| Timber Lake | 779 | $60,694 | $81,400 | $546 |
| Wakpala | 144 | $20,938 | $62,500 | $450 |
| Fort Yates | 107 | $97,250 | $129,200 | — |
| Porcupine | 138 | $70,469 | — | $531 |
| Isabel | 214 | $68,750 | $48,200 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in Bullhead, SD?
The median household income in Bullhead is $32,589, 57% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Bullhead?
The median gross rent in Bullhead is $592 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Bullhead, SD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 47.1%; a poverty rate of 67%.
What is the median age in Bullhead?
The median age in Bullhead is 19.7 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Bullhead?
The average commute to work in Bullhead is 25 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bullhead?
The unemployment rate in Bullhead is 47.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bullhead?
8.9% of adults in Bullhead 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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