What are the schools like in Huron, SD?

Huron is served primarily by Huron School District 02-2. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Huron?

The median household income in Huron, SD is $57,702 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Huron, SD?

Huron has an average high temperature of 25.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Huron, SD affordable or expensive?

Huron's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Huron is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,600 and the median rent is $812 per month.

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

Huron has a violent crime rate of 291.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1512.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Huron, SD a Good Place to Live?

Huron is a small city of 14,179 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $57,702 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

All Huron 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: 90.5

Huron's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Huron costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Huron, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$812	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,702	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Huron's violent crime rate is 291.7 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

291.7 /100k

Property Crime

1512.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Huron is served primarily by Huron School District 02-2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Huron, SD	National Avg
School District	Huron School District 02-2	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Huron sees average highs of 25.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 23.3 inches of annual precipitation and 44.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Huron, SD
Average High — January	25.8°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	23.3"
Annual Snowfall	44.4"

Demographics

Metric	Huron, SD	National Avg
Population	14,179	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.2%	18.9%
Asian	12.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Morningside, SD 1 mi Cavour, SD 8 mi Riverside Colony, SD 9 mi Broadland, SD 11 mi Virgil, SD 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Huron

Huron, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57350

Huron vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huron, SD affordable or expensive?

Huron's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Huron roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,600 and median rent is $812/month.

What is the crime rate in Huron, SD?

Huron's violent crime rate is 291.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1512.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Huron?

Public schools in Huron are operated by Huron School District 02-2. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Huron, SD a good place to live?

Huron, SD has a population of 14,179, a median household income of $57,702, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Huron?

Huron averages 25.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.3 inches with about 44.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Huron?

Huron, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57350.

What is the population of Huron?

The population of Huron, South Dakota is 14,179 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Huron?

Key numbers for living in Huron: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $133,600, median household income $57,702, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Huron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.