Hutchinson County, SD Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,300 | 912,694 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.0 | 11.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.25% | 0.79% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.5 | 35.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,944 | 358,551 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hutchinson County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,599 | $72,558 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.75% | 4.77% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $300,000 | $98,153 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $714 | $912 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 68.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 12.2 | 15.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.3% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Hutchinson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Health
Hutchinson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |