Is Tolstoy, SD a Good Place to Live?
Tolstoy is a small town of 48 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $71,042 .
Strengths: Tolstoy stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tolstoy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tolstoy 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 Tolstoy metro area.
| Metric | Tolstoy, SD | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | N/A | $244,900 |
| Median Monthly Rent | N/A | $1,163 |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.5% | 65.9% |
| Median Household Income | $71,042 | $74,755 |
Crime & Safety
Crime data for Tolstoy 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 | Tolstoy, 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 | 36.1% | 35.4% |
| High School Diploma or Higher | 94.4% | 91.1% |
Weather & Climate
Tolstoy sees average highs of 24.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 20.3 inches of annual precipitation and 35.0 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | Tolstoy, SD |
|---|---|
| Average High — January | 24.8°F |
| Average High — July | 84.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 35.0" |
Demographics
| Metric | Tolstoy, SD | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48 | — |
| Median Age | 30.3 | 38.9 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Avg Commute Time | 28.8 min | 26 min |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 100.0% | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | 22.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.1% | 16.8% |
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ZIP Codes in Tolstoy
Tolstoy, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: