What are the schools like in Tea, SD?

Tea is served primarily by Tea Area School District 41-5. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Tea?

The median household income in Tea, SD is $99,153 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Tea, SD?

Tea has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Tea, SD affordable or expensive?

Tea's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tea is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $268,500 and the median rent is $1,131 per month.

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

Tea has a violent crime rate of 136.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1142.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tea, SD a Good Place to Live?

Tea is a small town of 5,922 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $99,153 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Tea stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Tea 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: 90.3

Tea's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tea costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tea, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$268,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,131	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,153	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tea's violent crime rate is 136.6 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.6 /100k

Property Crime

1142.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tea is served primarily by Tea Area School District 41-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tea, SD	National Avg
School District	Tea Area School District 41-5	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tea sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 28.3 inches of annual precipitation and 49.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tea, SD
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	28.3"
Annual Snowfall	49.0"

Demographics

Metric	Tea, SD	National Avg
Population	5,922	—
Median Age	30.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	33.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harrisburg, SD 6 mi Sioux Falls, SD 7 mi Lennox, SD 8 mi Worthing, SD 9 mi Shindler, SD 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Tea

Tea, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57064

Tea vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tea, SD affordable or expensive?

Tea's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tea roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $268,500 and median rent is $1,131/month.

What is the crime rate in Tea, SD?

Tea's violent crime rate is 136.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1142.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tea?

Public schools in Tea are operated by Tea Area School District 41-5. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tea, SD a good place to live?

Tea, SD has a population of 5,922, a median household income of $99,153, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Tea?

Tea averages 25.3°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.3 inches with about 49.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tea?

Tea, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57064.

What is the population of Tea?

The population of Tea, South Dakota is 5,922 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tea?

Key numbers for living in Tea: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $268,500, median household income $99,153, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tea side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.