Kingsbury County Summary

Life in Kingsbury County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kingsbury County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kingsbury County:

  • The population in Kingsbury County is 5,210.

  • The median home value in Kingsbury County is $257,566.

  • The median income in Kingsbury County is $70,221.

  • The median rent in Kingsbury County is $725.

  • The unemployment rate in Kingsbury County is 1.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Kingsbury County is 9.7%.

  • The average high in Kingsbury County is 64.0° and there are 59.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kingsbury County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kingsbury County

De Smet, SD Population 974

Arlington, SD Population 833

Lake Preston, SD Population 539

Iroquois, SD Population 425

Badger, SD Population 164

Oldham, SD Population 98

Erwin, SD Population 50

Bancroft, SD Population 34

Hetland, SD Population 10

Map Of Kingsbury County

Kingsbury County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Kingsbury County is 64.0°.

  • There are 67.55 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 59.2 inches of rain each year with 13.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:20 hours of sun each day in Kingsbury County.

StatKingsbury County
Mean High64.0
Nice Days67.55
Rainfall59.2
Snowfall13.2
Sunny Hours5:20
64.0°
Average High
59.2
Inches of Rain

Kingsbury County Photos

Downtown De Smet South Dakota
Source: Wikipedia User FlickreviewR | CC BY 2.0

Kingsbury County Demographics

Population over time in Kingsbury County

The current population in Kingsbury County is 5,210. The population has increased 3.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 5,131 4.0%
2022 4,936 -0.2%
2021 4,944 -

Gender in Kingsbury County

  • Kingsbury County is 48.7% female with 2,538 female residents.

  • Kingsbury County is 51.3% male with 2,672 male residents.

Female
48.7% (2,538)
Male
51.3% (2,672)
Gender Kingsbury County SD USA
Female 48.7% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 51.3% 50.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Kingsbury County

Kingsbury County is:

  • 93.1% White with 4,851 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 4 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 17 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 160 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 142 Hispanic residents.

White
93.1% (4,851)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
0.7% (36)
Asian
0.1% (4)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (17)
Two Or More
3.1% (160)
Hispanic
2.7% (142)

Table: Kingsbury County By Race

Race Kingsbury County SD USA
White 93.1% 80.3% 58.2%
African American 0.0% 2.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.7% 7.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.1% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.7% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Kingsbury County, South Dakota

  • 4.6% of households in Kingsbury County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Kingsbury County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Kingsbury County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Kingsbury County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Kingsbury County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Kingsbury County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Kingsbury County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.4% of households in Kingsbury County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Kingsbury County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Kingsbury County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (238)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (292)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (364)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.2% (218)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (631)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (951)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (759)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.4% (1,064)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (341)
$200,000 or more
6.7% (348)
Income Kingsbury County SD USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.2% 7.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 14.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.4% 18.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 8.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 6.7% 7.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kingsbury County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Kingsbury County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (260)
9-12th Grade
3% (156)
High School / GED
39% (2,031)
Some College
16% (833)
Associate's Degree
15% (781)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (885)
Master's Degree
4% (208)
Professional Degree
1% (52)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Kingsbury County SD USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 39% 28% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 15% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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