What are the schools like in Mina, SD?

Mina is served primarily by Ipswich Public School District 22-6. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mina?

The median household income in Mina, SD is $96,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Mina, SD?

Mina has an average high temperature of 23.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mina, SD affordable or expensive?

Mina's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mina is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $455,100 and the median rent is $1,078 per month.

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

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

Is Mina, SD a Good Place to Live?

Mina is a small town of 817 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $96,667 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Mina stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Mina is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mina 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: 98.8

Mina's overall cost of living index is 98.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mina costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mina, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$455,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,078	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Mina is served primarily by Ipswich Public School District 22-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mina, SD	National Avg
School District	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mina sees average highs of 23.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 22.7 inches of annual precipitation and 33.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mina, SD
Average High — January	23.5°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	22.7"
Annual Snowfall	33.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mina, SD	National Avg
Population	817	—
Median Age	54.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Long Lake Colony, SD 11 mi Wetonka, SD 12 mi Deerfield Colony, SD 12 mi Aberdeen, SD 13 mi Pembrook Colony, SD 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Mina

Mina, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57451

Mina vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina, SD affordable or expensive?

Mina's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mina roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $455,100 and median rent is $1,078/month.

What is the crime rate in Mina, SD?

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

What are the schools like in Mina?

Public schools in Mina are operated by Ipswich Public School District 22-6. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 49.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mina, SD a good place to live?

Mina, SD has a population of 817, a median household income of $96,667, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Mina?

Mina averages 23.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.7 inches with about 33.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mina?

Mina, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57451.

What is the population of Mina?

The population of Mina, South Dakota is 817 with a median age of 54.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mina?

Key numbers for living in Mina: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $455,100, median household income $96,667, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.