What are the schools like in Miller, SD?

Miller is served primarily by Miller School District 29-4. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Miller?

The median household income in Miller, SD is $59,063 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 Miller, SD?

Miller has an average high temperature of 26.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Miller, SD affordable or expensive?

Miller's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Miller is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,300 and the median rent is $527 per month.

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

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

Is Miller, SD a Good Place to Live?

Miller is a small town of 1,293 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $59,063 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

All Miller 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: 86.7

Miller's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Miller costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Miller, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$527	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Miller is served primarily by Miller School District 29-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Miller, SD	National Avg
School District	Miller School District 29-4	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Miller sees average highs of 26.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation and 43.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Miller, SD
Average High — January	26.2°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	22.3"
Annual Snowfall	43.7"

Demographics

Metric	Miller, SD	National Avg
Population	1,293	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	30.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Lawrence, SD 2 mi Millerdale Colony, SD 10 mi Ree Heights, SD 11 mi Wessington, SD 15 mi Highmore, SD 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Miller

Miller, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57362

Miller vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller, SD affordable or expensive?

Miller's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Miller roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,300 and median rent is $527/month.

What is the crime rate in Miller, SD?

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

What are the schools like in Miller?

Public schools in Miller are operated by Miller School District 29-4. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Miller, SD a good place to live?

Miller, SD has a population of 1,293, a median household income of $59,063, 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 Miller?

Miller averages 26.2°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches with about 43.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Miller?

Miller, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57362.

What is the population of Miller?

The population of Miller, South Dakota is 1,293 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Miller?

Key numbers for living in Miller: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $124,300, median household income $59,063, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Miller side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.