Living in Spink County, South Dakota

Spink County is a county in South Dakota with a population of around 6,524. The main communities are Redfield, Mellette, Tulare.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $618/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $142K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 27°F) and hot summers (highs around 84°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Spink County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 44 and a predominantly working-class population (22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.