Living in Beadle County, South Dakota

Beadle County is a county in South Dakota with a population of around 18,372. The main communities are Milford Township, Huron, Cavour.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $619/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $204K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 30°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Beadle County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.