What are the schools like in Erwin, SD?

School district data for Erwin is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Erwin?

The median household income in Erwin, SD is $46,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Erwin, SD?

Erwin has an average high temperature of 23.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.7 inches.

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

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

Crime rate data for Erwin is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Erwin, SD a Good Place to Live?

Erwin is a small town of 39 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $46,250 .

Strengths: Erwin stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Erwin 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 Erwin metro area.

Metric	Erwin, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$50,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Erwin is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Erwin, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Erwin sees average highs of 23.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation and 47.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Erwin, SD
Average High — January	23.2°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	26.5"
Annual Snowfall	47.7"

Demographics

Metric	Erwin, SD	National Avg
Population	39	—
Median Age	65.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	51.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bryant, SD 7 mi De Smet, SD 9 mi Lake Preston, SD 9 mi Badger, SD 11 mi Hetland, SD 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Erwin

Erwin, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57233

Erwin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erwin, SD affordable or expensive?

Erwin has a median home value of $50,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $46,250.

What is the crime rate in Erwin, SD?

Crime data for Erwin is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Erwin?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Erwin, SD a good place to live?

Erwin, SD has a population of 39, a median household income of $46,250, 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.

What is the weather like in Erwin?

Erwin averages 23.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches with about 47.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Erwin?

Erwin, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57233.

What is the population of Erwin?

The population of Erwin, South Dakota is 39 with a median age of 65.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Erwin?

Key numbers for living in Erwin: median home $50,000, median household income $46,250. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Erwin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.