Edmunds County Summary

Life in Edmunds County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Edmunds 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 Edmunds County:

  • The population in Edmunds County is 4,014.

  • The median home value in Edmunds County is $207,554.

  • The median income in Edmunds County is $76,806.

  • The median rent in Edmunds County is $839.

  • The unemployment rate in Edmunds County is 2.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Edmunds County is 7.3%.

  • The average high in Edmunds County is 64.0° and there are 48.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Edmunds County

List Of Cities & Towns in Edmunds County

Ipswich, SD Population 1,170

Bowdle, SD Population 364

Roscoe, SD Population 329

Hosmer, SD Population 273

Map Of Edmunds County

Edmunds County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Edmunds County is 64.0°.

  • There are 65.74 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.2 inches of rain each year with 12.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:30 hours of sun each day in Edmunds County.

StatEdmunds County
Mean High64.0
Nice Days65.74
Rainfall48.2
Snowfall12.0
Sunny_hours5:30
64.0°
Average High
48.2
Inches of Rain

Edmunds County Demographics

Population over time in Edmunds County

The current population in Edmunds County is 4,014. The population has increased 2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,005 3.3%
2021 3,876 -0.8%
2020 3,909 -

Gender in Edmunds County

  • Edmunds County is 47.9% female with 1,921 female residents.

  • Edmunds County is 52.1% male with 2,092 male residents.

Female
47.9% (1,921)
Male
52.1% (2,092)
Gender Edmunds County SD USA
Female 47.9% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 52.1% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Edmunds County

Edmunds County is:

  • 94.9% White with 3,809 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 14 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 4 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 63 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 72 Hispanic residents.

White
94.9% (3,809)
African American
0.3% (14)
American Indian
1.3% (52)
Asian
0.1% (4)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.6% (63)
Hispanic
1.8% (72)

Table: Edmunds County By Race

Race Edmunds County SD USA
White 94.9% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 1.3% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Edmunds County, South Dakota

  • 3.2% of households in Edmunds County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Edmunds County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Edmunds County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Edmunds County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Edmunds County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Edmunds County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Edmunds County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Edmunds County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Edmunds County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Edmunds County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (130)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (161)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.5% (341)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (270)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.2% (330)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (739)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.9% (718)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.5% (622)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.4% (419)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (281)
Income Edmunds County SD USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.5% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.2% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.9% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.4% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 6.5% 11.4%

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

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

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

  • 31.0% of adults in Edmunds County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Edmunds County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Edmunds County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Edmunds County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Edmunds County completed master's degree.

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Edmunds County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (200)
9-12th Grade
3% (120)
High School / GED
31% (1,244)
Some College
20% (802)
Associate's Degree
13% (521)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (842)
Master's Degree
5% (200)
Professional Degree
1% (40)
Doctorate Degree
1% (40)
Education Edmunds County SD USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 6%
High School / GED 31% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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