Living in Day County, South Dakota

Day County is a county in South Dakota with a population of around 5,539. The main communities are Webster, Waubay, Bristol.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $532/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $223K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 26°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Day County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 48 and a predominantly working-class population (22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.