What are the schools like in Mobridge, SD?

Mobridge is served primarily by Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Mobridge?

The median household income in Mobridge, SD is $54,868 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Mobridge, SD?

Mobridge has an average high temperature of 27.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Mobridge, SD affordable or expensive?

Mobridge's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mobridge is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,800 and the median rent is $825 per month.

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

Mobridge has a violent crime rate of 279.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 497.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mobridge, SD a Good Place to Live?

Mobridge is a small town of 3,130 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $54,868 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Mobridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mobridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mobridge 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: 89.7

Mobridge's overall cost of living index is 89.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mobridge costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mobridge, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$825	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,868	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mobridge's violent crime rate is 279.8 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

279.8 /100k

Property Crime

497.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mobridge is served primarily by Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mobridge, SD	National Avg
School District	Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mobridge sees average highs of 27.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 18.0 inches of annual precipitation and 31.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mobridge, SD
Average High — January	27.1°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	18.0"
Annual Snowfall	31.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mobridge, SD	National Avg
Population	3,130	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glenham, SD 8 mi Wakpala, SD 10 mi Selby, SD 20 mi Little Eagle, SD 20 mi Akaska, SD 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Mobridge

Mobridge, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57601

Mobridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mobridge, SD affordable or expensive?

Mobridge's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mobridge roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,800 and median rent is $825/month.

What is the crime rate in Mobridge, SD?

Mobridge's violent crime rate is 279.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mobridge?

Public schools in Mobridge are operated by Mobridge-Pollock School District 62-6. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mobridge, SD a good place to live?

Mobridge, SD has a population of 3,130, a median household income of $54,868, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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 Mobridge?

Mobridge averages 27.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.0 inches with about 31.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mobridge?

Mobridge, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57601.

What is the population of Mobridge?

The population of Mobridge, South Dakota is 3,130 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mobridge?

Key numbers for living in Mobridge: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $111,800, median household income $54,868, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mobridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.