Angostura is a small town of 118 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $132,262
.
Strengths:
Angostura stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Angostura is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Angostura city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Angostura metro area.
Metric
Angostura, SD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$231,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$132,262
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Angostura's violent crime rate is 104.3 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.3 /100k
Property Crime
14.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Angostura is served primarily by Hot Springs School District 23-2.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Angostura, SD
National Avg
School District
Hot Springs School District 23-2
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Angostura sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 18.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.8 inches of snow per year.
Angostura has a median home value of $231,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $132,262.
Angostura's violent crime rate is 104.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 14.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Angostura are operated by Hot Springs School District 23-2.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Angostura, SD has a population of 118, a median household income of $132,262, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Angostura averages 38.2°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.2 inches
with about 36.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Angostura, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57747.
The population of Angostura, South Dakota is 118 with a median age of 71.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Angostura: median home $231,500, median household income $132,262, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Angostura side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.