Living in Presho, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Presho · Census data 2020–2024
Presho has 313 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $63,393 (16% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $813/month.
Presho is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Presho at a glance
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 47.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $63,393State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Presho a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Presho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Presho the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 12.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Presho median household income
The median household income in Presho is $63,393 and the income per person is $42,753. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Presho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 196
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.96
Presho demographics
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Presho ›
Education in Presho
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Presho have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Presho
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Presho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presho | 313 | $63,393 | $162,500 | $813 |
| Kennebec | 296 | $74,896 | $155,700 | — |
| Reliance | 211 | $55,313 | $123,200 | — |
| West Brule | 471 | $37,917 | — | $529 |
| Lower Brule | 743 | $28,750 | $21,900 | $475 |
| Murdo | 599 | $67,045 | $132,400 | $534 |
| Pierre | 13,948 | $77,672 | $230,700 | $983 |
| Fort Pierre | 2,410 | $70,357 | $220,900 | $913 |
| Winner | 2,905 | $47,381 | $106,100 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in Presho, SD?
The median household income in Presho is $63,393, 16% 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 Presho?
The median home value in Presho is $162,500, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Presho?
The median gross rent in Presho is $813 per month, about 12.7% of household income.
Is Presho, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Presho?
The median age in Presho is 47.9 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Presho?
The average commute to work in Presho is 13 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Presho?
The unemployment rate in Presho is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Presho?
26.8% of adults in Presho 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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