What are the schools like in Hurley, SD?

Hurley is served primarily by Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hurley?

The median household income in Hurley, SD is $69,318 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Hurley, SD?

Hurley has an average high temperature of 26.9°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Hurley, SD affordable or expensive?

Hurley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hurley is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,500 and the median rent is $688 per month.

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

Hurley has a violent crime rate of 167.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 334.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hurley, SD a Good Place to Live?

Hurley is a small town of 393 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $69,318 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Hurley 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 Hurley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hurley 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

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

Metric	Hurley, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,318	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hurley's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.0 /100k

Property Crime

334.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hurley is served primarily by Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hurley, SD	National Avg
School District	Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hurley sees average highs of 26.9°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation and 40.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hurley, SD
Average High — January	26.9°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	28.2"
Annual Snowfall	40.9"

Demographics

Metric	Hurley, SD	National Avg
Population	393	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Davis, SD 5 mi Viborg, SD 7 mi Chancellor, SD 8 mi Parker, SD 8 mi Cameron Colony, SD 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Hurley

Hurley, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57036

Hurley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hurley, SD affordable or expensive?

Hurley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hurley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $688/month.

What is the crime rate in Hurley, SD?

Hurley's violent crime rate is 167.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 334.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hurley?

Public schools in Hurley are operated by Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hurley, SD a good place to live?

Hurley, SD has a population of 393, a median household income of $69,318, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Hurley?

Hurley averages 26.9°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches with about 40.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hurley?

Hurley, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57036.

What is the population of Hurley?

The population of Hurley, South Dakota is 393 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hurley?

Key numbers for living in Hurley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $69,318, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hurley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.