Sisseton is a small town of 2,564 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $40,100
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sisseton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sisseton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sisseton 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: 86.1
Sisseton's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sisseton costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sisseton, SD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$552
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,100
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sisseton's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.2 /100k
Property Crime
708.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sisseton is served primarily by Sisseton School District 54-2.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sisseton, SD
National Avg
School District
Sisseton School District 54-2
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sisseton sees average highs of 22.1°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 25.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.0 inches of snow per year.
Sisseton's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sisseton roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,200 and median rent is $552/month.
Sisseton's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 708.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sisseton are operated by Sisseton School District 54-2.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sisseton, SD has a population of 2,564, a median household income of $40,100, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
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.
Sisseton averages 22.1°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.4 inches
with about 48.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Sisseton, South Dakota is 2,564 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sisseton: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $102,200, median household income $40,100, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sisseton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
