South Shore is a small town of 226 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $54,821
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Shore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Shore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Shore 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: 85.6
South Shore's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Shore costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Shore, SD
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$667
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,821
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
South Shore's violent crime rate is 271.3 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
271.3 /100k
Property Crime
960.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Shore, SD
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Shore sees average highs of 21.4°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 23.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
South Shore's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Shore roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,600 and median rent is $667/month.
South Shore's violent crime rate is 271.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 960.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Shore, SD has a population of 226, a median household income of $54,821, 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.
South Shore averages 21.4°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.4 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Shore, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57263.
The population of South Shore, South Dakota is 226 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Shore: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $68,600, median household income $54,821, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Shore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.