Codington
South Dakota

What stands out

If you had to describe Codington County in numbers, start here: violent crime is in the bottom 3% of American counties (2.8 per 1,000), the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), and unemployment is in the bottom 5% of American counties (2.0%). Within South Dakota it ranks 24th of 66 counties for violent crime, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Codington County, South Dakota. 28,402 people live here with you. The population grew 0.8% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +136).

South Dakota has no income tax, no estate tax and no corporate income tax, and it is the country's largest trust jurisdiction because of its favorable trust law. Sales tax applies to groceries and most services. Sioux Falls and Rapid City carry most of the growth; the state's winters are long and its plains are exposed to severe storms. Property taxes are moderate.

Money

The typical household here brings in $65,747 a year, higher than 64% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $52,139. Unemployment runs 2.0%, lower than 95% of American counties. 5% of workers work from home.

South Dakota has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $344K, pricier than 78% of American counties, about 2.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $932 a month. Property tax is 1.11% of home value, roughly $2,290 a year on that median home, higher than 67% of American counties. 67% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 97% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 78.7 years, longer than 82% of American counties. There are 61 active physicians in the county, about 21.5 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 9.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.26 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 77% of American counties. 92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 39 points. 63% of eligible voters turned out. Under South Dakota law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 44°F, highs near 55 and lows near 33, colder than 93% of American counties. About 31 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 72 out of 100, riskier than 72% of American counties; the county has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 226 Mbps down, faster than 62% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1.1 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries.