Living in Dimock, South Dakota

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

Dimock has 104 residents with a median age of 60. The median household income is $92,500 (23% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $187,500.

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

Dimock at a glance

Population
104
Median age
60State: 38
Median household income
$92,500State: $75,081
Median home value
$187,500State: $257,400
Homeowners
88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
Average commute
18 min

Is Dimock a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 18 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Dimock

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dimock the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dimock$187,500
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Dimock median household income

The median household income in Dimock is $92,500 and the income per person is $46,270. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Dimock$92,500
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Dimock: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
52
Owner-occupied
88.5%
Renter-occupied
11.5%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.00

Dimock demographics

Population
104
Median age
60
Under 18
17.3%
65 and older
37.5%
Households
52
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Dimock

19.3% of adults 25 and older in Dimock have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dimock19.3%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dimock

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
18 minState: 18 min
Work from home
6.3%
Drive alone
85.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Dimock vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dimock104$92,500$187,500—
Ethan346$60,417$152,300$878
Parkston1,874$70,139$157,100$717
Alexandria692$102,679$180,200$775
Delmont183$42,000$86,700—
Tripp574$59,167$66,300$334
Mitchell15,649$58,620$192,200$851

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Living in Dimock: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dimock, SD?

The median household income in Dimock is $92,500, 23% 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 Dimock?

The median home value in Dimock is $187,500, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

Is Dimock, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 27% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 18 minutes.

What is the median age in Dimock?

The median age in Dimock is 60 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Dimock?

The average commute to work in Dimock is 18 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dimock?

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

How educated is Dimock?

19.3% of adults in Dimock 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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