Living in Hetland, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hetland · Census data 2020–2024
Hetland has 10 residents with a median age of 72. The median household income is $46,250 (38% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $57,500.
Hetland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hetland at a glance
- Population
- 10
- Median age
- 72State: 38
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $57,500State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
Is Hetland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the South Dakota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hetland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hetland the median home value is $57,500, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Hetland median household income
The median household income in Hetland is $46,250 and the income per person is $34,120. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Hetland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 66.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.43
66.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hetland has many vacation and second homes.
Hetland demographics
- Population
- 10
- Median age
- 72
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 80%
- Households
- 7
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hetland ›
Education in Hetland
30% of adults 25 and older in Hetland have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hetland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 25%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Hetland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetland | 10 | $46,250 | $57,500 | — |
| Arlington | 920 | $71,296 | $144,300 | $810 |
| Lake Preston | 596 | $52,396 | $130,000 | $615 |
| Badger | 162 | $65,000 | $70,000 | — |
| Erwin | 105 | $86,250 | — | — |
| Sinai | 215 | $56,875 | $89,300 | — |
| Lake Norden | 889 | $75,688 | $192,600 | $1,089 |
| Lake Poinsett | 348 | $96,875 | $493,200 | — |
| De Smet | 943 | $67,321 | $165,200 | $708 |
More for people moving to Hetland
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What is the median household income in Hetland, SD?
The median household income in Hetland is $46,250, 38% 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 Hetland?
The median home value in Hetland is $57,500, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is Hetland, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the South Dakota median.
What is the median age in Hetland?
The median age in Hetland is 72 years (South Dakota: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Hetland?
The unemployment rate in Hetland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hetland?
30% of adults in Hetland 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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