Living in St. Francis, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Francis · Census data 2020–2024
St. Francis has 593 residents with a median age of 24.8. The median household income is $42,083 (44% lower than the South Dakota median), the median rent is $567/month.
St. Francis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Francis at a glance
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 24.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $42,083State: $75,081
- Median rent
- $567/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is St. Francis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Francis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Francis the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, which is 11.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $763 a month in housing costs.
St. Francis median household income
The median household income in St. Francis is $42,083 and the income per person is $16,366. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in St. Francis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 49.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.6%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.71
St. Francis demographics
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 24.8
- Under 18
- 42%
- 65 and older
- 5.7%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 24.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Francis ›
Education in St. Francis
24.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Francis have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Francis
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
St. Francis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis | 593 | $42,083 | — | $567 |
| Two Strike | 257 | $24,315 | — | $475 |
| Rosebud | 1,659 | $55,135 | $81,300 | $709 |
| Soldier Creek | 201 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Antelope | 706 | $20,786 | — | — |
| White Horse | 238 | $39,609 | $9,999 | — |
| Cody | 125 | $72,500 | $102,800 | $658 |
| Valentine | 2,633 | $56,898 | $148,600 | $892 |
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What is the median household income in St. Francis, SD?
The median household income in St. Francis is $42,083, 44% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in St. Francis?
The median gross rent in St. Francis is $567 per month, about 11.5% of household income.
Is St. Francis, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
What is the median age in St. Francis?
The median age in St. Francis is 24.8 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in St. Francis?
The average commute to work in St. Francis is 16 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Francis?
The unemployment rate in St. Francis is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Francis?
24.4% of adults in St. Francis 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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