Living in McIntosh, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McIntosh · Census data 2020–2024
McIntosh has 80 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $97,500 (30% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $45,800.
McIntosh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McIntosh at a glance
- Population
- 80
- Median age
- 61State: 38
- Median household income
- $97,500State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $45,800State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is McIntosh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McIntosh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McIntosh the median home value is $45,800, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
McIntosh median household income
The median household income in McIntosh is $97,500 and the income per person is $54,259. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in McIntosh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 35.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1940
- Average household size
- 1.60
35.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McIntosh has many vacation and second homes.
McIntosh demographics
- Population
- 80
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 11.3%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McIntosh ›
Education in McIntosh
25.4% of adults 25 and older in McIntosh have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McIntosh
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
McIntosh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh | 80 | $97,500 | $45,800 | — |
| Bullhead | 294 | $32,589 | — | $592 |
| Selfridge | 198 | $56,250 | $70,600 | $492 |
| Porcupine | 138 | $70,469 | — | $531 |
| McLaughlin | 683 | $62,159 | $62,400 | $923 |
| Little Eagle | 275 | $23,750 | — | $243 |
| Carson | 316 | $43,750 | $83,100 | $631 |
| Fort Yates | 107 | $97,250 | $129,200 | — |
| Timber Lake | 779 | $60,694 | $81,400 | $546 |
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What is the median household income in McIntosh, SD?
The median household income in McIntosh is $97,500, 30% 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 McIntosh?
The median home value in McIntosh is $45,800, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is McIntosh, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 82% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
What is the median age in McIntosh?
The median age in McIntosh is 61 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in McIntosh?
The average commute to work in McIntosh is 11 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McIntosh?
The unemployment rate in McIntosh is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McIntosh?
25.4% of adults in McIntosh 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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