Living in Douglas County, South Dakota
Douglas County is a county in South Dakota with a population of around 2,977. The main communities are Armour, Corsica, Delmont.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,311/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $98K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 32°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Douglas County, South Dakota
Demographics & Amenities in Douglas County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.08
Foreign-born population
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Hazards in Douglas County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Douglas County
Average Summer temperature
90°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
21 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Douglas County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
64.2%
Total Employer Establishments
27,236
Poverty (%)
12.3%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.2%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Douglas County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inDouglas County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Douglas County
Robbery
0.05/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.52/ per 1000
Burglary
1.53/ per 1000
Arson
0.05/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.85/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000