What are the schools like in Swift Bird, SD?

School district data for Swift Bird is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Swift Bird?

The median household income in Swift Bird, SD is $12,778 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 64.3%.

What is the weather like in Swift Bird, SD?

Swift Bird has an average high temperature of 24.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Swift Bird, SD?

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

Is Swift Bird, SD a Good Place to Live?

Swift Bird is a small town of 179 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $12,778 and a 64.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Swift Bird's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Swift Bird is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Swift Bird city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Swift Bird metro area.

Metric	Swift Bird, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$768	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$12,778	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Swift Bird, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Swift Bird sees average highs of 24.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Swift Bird, SD
Average High — January	24.8°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	20.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.7"

Demographics

Metric	Swift Bird, SD	National Avg
Population	179	—
Median Age	13.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	64.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	75.4%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Plant, SD 15 mi Gettysburg, SD 20 mi Agar, SD 21 mi Akaska, SD 22 mi Lowry, SD 25 mi

Swift Bird vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Swift Bird, SD affordable or expensive?

Swift Bird has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $768/month against a median household income of $12,778.

What is the crime rate in Swift Bird, SD?

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

What are the schools like in Swift Bird?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Swift Bird, SD a good place to live?

Swift Bird, SD has a population of 179, a median household income of $12,778, and an unemployment rate of 64.3%. 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 Swift Bird?

Swift Bird averages 24.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches with about 38.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Swift Bird?

The population of Swift Bird, South Dakota is 179 with a median age of 13.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Swift Bird?

Key numbers for living in Swift Bird: median home N/A, median household income $12,778. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Swift Bird side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.