Flandreau is a small town of 2,246 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $54,821
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Flandreau stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Flandreau is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Flandreau 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: 88.5
Flandreau's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Flandreau costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Flandreau, SD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$629
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,821
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Flandreau's violent crime rate is 170.0 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
170.0 /100k
Property Crime
1105.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Flandreau is served primarily by Flandreau School District 50-3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Flandreau, SD
National Avg
School District
Flandreau School District 50-3
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Flandreau sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 28.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Flandreau's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Flandreau roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,500 and median rent is $629/month.
Flandreau's violent crime rate is 170.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1105.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Flandreau are operated by Flandreau School District 50-3.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Flandreau, SD has a population of 2,246, a median household income of $54,821, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Flandreau averages 22.6°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.5 inches
with about 40.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Flandreau, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57028.
The population of Flandreau, South Dakota is 2,246 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Flandreau: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $134,500, median household income $54,821, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flandreau side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
