What are the schools like in Herrick, SD?

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

What is the median household income in Herrick?

The median household income in Herrick, SD is $44,583 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 Herrick, SD?

Herrick has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.2 inches.

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

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

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

Is Herrick, SD a Good Place to Live?

Herrick is a small town of 67 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $44,583 .

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

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

All Herrick 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 Herrick metro area.

Metric	Herrick, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$27,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Herrick 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	Herrick, 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	2.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Herrick sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation and 37.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Herrick, SD
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	26.1"
Annual Snowfall	37.2"

Demographics

Metric	Herrick, SD	National Avg
Population	67	—
Median Age	49.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Charles, SD 5 mi Burke, SD 7 mi Naper, NE 11 mi Bonesteel, SD 12 mi Gregory, SD 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Herrick

Herrick, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57538

Herrick vs Other Cities

Herrick, SD vs St. Charles, SD Herrick, SD vs Burke, SD Herrick, SD vs Naper, NE Herrick, SD vs Bonesteel, SD Herrick, SD vs Gregory, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herrick, SD affordable or expensive?

Herrick has a median home value of $27,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $44,583.

What is the crime rate in Herrick, SD?

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

What are the schools like in Herrick?

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

Is Herrick, SD a good place to live?

Herrick, SD has a population of 67, a median household income of $44,583, 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 Herrick?

Herrick averages 31.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches with about 37.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Herrick?

Herrick, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57538.

What is the population of Herrick?

The population of Herrick, South Dakota is 67 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Herrick?

Key numbers for living in Herrick: median home $27,900, median household income $44,583. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Herrick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.