Living in Newell, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newell · Census data 2020–2024
Newell has 378 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $84,792 (13% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Newell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newell at a glance
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 38.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $84,792State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Newell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 45% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newell the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
Newell median household income
The median household income in Newell is $84,792 and the income per person is $33,535. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Newell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 197
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.50
Newell demographics
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newell ›
Education in Newell
29.4% of adults 25 and older in Newell have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newell
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Newell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell | 378 | $84,792 | $141,300 | $1,125 |
| Nisland | 109 | $26,979 | $87,100 | $913 |
| Fruitdale | 134 | $17,450 | $164,400 | — |
| Whitewood | 912 | $77,500 | $243,300 | $946 |
| Sturgis | 7,086 | $54,404 | $271,200 | $780 |
| Belle Fourche | 5,804 | $65,071 | $222,500 | $983 |
| Crook City | 279 | $139,926 | $463,300 | — |
| Boulder Canyon | 841 | $74,281 | $597,800 | — |
| Blucksberg Mountain | 692 | $89,500 | $328,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Newell, SD?
The median household income in Newell is $84,792, 13% 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 Newell?
The median home value in Newell is $141,300, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Newell?
The median gross rent in Newell is $1,125 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Newell, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 45% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Newell?
The median age in Newell is 38.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Newell?
The average commute to work in Newell is 24 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newell?
The unemployment rate in Newell is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newell?
29.4% of adults in Newell 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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