What are the schools like in Canistota, SD?

Canistota is served primarily by Canistota School District 43-1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Canistota?

The median household income in Canistota, SD is $57,557 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Canistota, SD?

Canistota has an average high temperature of 23.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.0 inches.

Canistota, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Canistota, SD affordable or expensive?

Canistota's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Canistota is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Canistota, SD?

Canistota has a violent crime rate of 89.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 393.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Canistota, SD a Good Place to Live?

Canistota is a small town of 670 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $57,557 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Canistota stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Canistota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Canistota city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.3

Canistota's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Canistota costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Canistota, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,557	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Canistota's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.5 /100k

Property Crime

393.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Canistota is served primarily by Canistota School District 43-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Canistota, SD	National Avg
School District	Canistota School District 43-1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Canistota sees average highs of 23.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 28.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Canistota, SD
Average High — January	23.6°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	28.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.0"

Demographics

Metric	Canistota, SD	National Avg
Population	670	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monroe, SD 9 mi Dolton, SD 9 mi Montrose, SD 9 mi Salem, SD 10 mi Golden View Colony, SD 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Canistota

Canistota, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57012

Canistota vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canistota, SD affordable or expensive?

Canistota's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Canistota roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Canistota, SD?

Canistota's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Canistota?

Public schools in Canistota are operated by Canistota School District 43-1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Canistota, SD a good place to live?

Canistota, SD has a population of 670, a median household income of $57,557, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Canistota?

Canistota averages 23.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.1 inches with about 31.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Canistota?

Canistota, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57012.

What is the population of Canistota?

The population of Canistota, South Dakota is 670 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Canistota?

Key numbers for living in Canistota: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $99,400, median household income $57,557, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canistota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.