Living in Cavour, South Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cavour · Census data 2020–2024

Cavour has 186 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $90,000 (20% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $97,100.

Cavour is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Cavour at a glance

Population
186
Median age
35.2State: 38
Median household income
$90,000State: $75,081
Median home value
$97,100State: $257,400
Homeowners
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
Average commute
15 min

Is Cavour a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 15.1%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Cavour

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cavour the median home value is $97,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,844 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cavour$97,100
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Cavour median household income

The median household income in Cavour is $90,000 and the income per person is $24,179. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Cavour$90,000
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Cavour: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
61
Owner-occupied
92.3%
Renter-occupied
7.7%
Vacant
14.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
3.58

Cavour demographics

Population
186
Median age
35.2
Under 18
45.7%
65 and older
9.1%
Households
52
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
9.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cavour ›

Education in Cavour

5.9% of adults 25 and older in Cavour have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cavour5.9%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cavour

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
15 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.5%

Cavour vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cavour186$90,000$97,100—
Yale122$62,917$151,700—
Huron14,385$61,452$159,000$888
Iroquois389$59,926$156,300$504
Alpena317$66,667$51,800$925
Wolsey692$57,500$101,200$739

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Living in Cavour: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cavour, SD?

The median household income in Cavour is $90,000, 20% 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 Cavour?

The median home value in Cavour is $97,100, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

Is Cavour, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 15.1%.

What is the median age in Cavour?

The median age in Cavour is 35.2 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Cavour?

The average commute to work in Cavour is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cavour?

The unemployment rate in Cavour is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cavour?

5.9% of adults in Cavour 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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