What are the schools like in Langford, SD?

Langford is served primarily by Langford Area School District 45-5. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Langford?

The median household income in Langford, SD is $73,594 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 Langford, SD?

Langford has an average high temperature of 20.4°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Langford, SD affordable or expensive?

Langford's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Langford is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,200 and the median rent is $579 per month.

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

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

Is Langford, SD a Good Place to Live?

Langford is a small town of 496 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $73,594 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Langford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Langford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Langford 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: 87.2

Langford's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Langford costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Langford, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$579	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Langford is served primarily by Langford Area School District 45-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Langford, SD	National Avg
School District	Langford Area School District 45-5	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Langford sees average highs of 20.4°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 24.3 inches of annual precipitation and 45.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Langford, SD
Average High — January	20.4°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	24.3"
Annual Snowfall	45.4"

Demographics

Metric	Langford, SD	National Avg
Population	496	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Langford

Langford, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57454

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Langford, SD affordable or expensive?

Langford's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Langford roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $118,200 and median rent is $579/month.

What is the crime rate in Langford, SD?

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

What are the schools like in Langford?

Public schools in Langford are operated by Langford Area School District 45-5. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Langford, SD a good place to live?

Langford, SD has a population of 496, a median household income of $73,594, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Langford?

Langford averages 20.4°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.3 inches with about 45.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Langford?

Langford, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57454.

What is the population of Langford?

The population of Langford, South Dakota is 496 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Langford?

Key numbers for living in Langford: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $118,200, median household income $73,594, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Langford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.