Living in Enemy Swim, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Enemy Swim · Census data 2020–2024
Enemy Swim has 301 residents with a median age of 20.3. The median household income is $30,357 (60% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $85,800, the median rent is $433/month.
Enemy Swim is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Enemy Swim at a glance
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 20.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $30,357State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $85,800State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $433/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Enemy Swim a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 34.3%; a poverty rate of 69.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Enemy Swim
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Enemy Swim the median home value is $85,800, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $433 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Enemy Swim median household income
The median household income in Enemy Swim is $30,357 and the income per person is $10,327. 69.4% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Enemy Swim: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 245
- Owner-occupied
- 54.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.2%
- Vacant
- 65.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.37
65.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Enemy Swim has many vacation and second homes.
Enemy Swim demographics
- Population
- 301
- Median age
- 20.3
- Under 18
- 46.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 84
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Enemy Swim ›
Education in Enemy Swim
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Enemy Swim have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Enemy Swim
- Unemployment rate
- 34.3%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 23.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Enemy Swim vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enemy Swim | 301 | $30,357 | $85,800 | $433 |
| Waubay | 337 | $36,389 | $152,800 | $603 |
| Roslyn | 147 | $49,375 | $96,300 | $525 |
| Webster | 1,896 | $55,179 | $154,100 | $653 |
| Summit | 359 | $60,000 | $98,100 | $763 |
| Agency Village | 980 | $50,625 | $257,100 | $702 |
| Peever | 145 | $41,750 | $38,600 | $579 |
| Peever Flats | 119 | $60,375 | — | $446 |
| Sisseton | 2,670 | $48,875 | $109,200 | $596 |
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What is the median household income in Enemy Swim, SD?
The median household income in Enemy Swim is $30,357, 60% lower 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 Enemy Swim?
The median home value in Enemy Swim is $85,800, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Enemy Swim?
The median gross rent in Enemy Swim is $433 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Enemy Swim, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 34.3%; a poverty rate of 69.4%.
What is the median age in Enemy Swim?
The median age in Enemy Swim is 20.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Enemy Swim?
The average commute to work in Enemy Swim is 20 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Enemy Swim?
The unemployment rate in Enemy Swim is 34.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Enemy Swim?
17.9% of adults in Enemy Swim 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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