Fall River County, South Dakota
Located in South Dakota, Fall River County has a population of 7,258 residents and a median age of 55.3 years, making it the #2,719 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.6%. The median home value is $193,200, and the median household income is $67,917, which is 10% below the national median.
Demographics
Fall River County has a population of 7,258, making it the #2,719 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Fall River County is $67,917, ranking #1,350 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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Housing
The median home value in Fall River County is $193,200 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $931/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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Education
In Fall River County, 29.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 12.7% below the national average, ranking #808 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Fall River County is 72.8 years. 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.9% of adults in Fall River County smoke , 36.5% are obese , and 19.8% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 35.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 29.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
20.0% of children in Fall River County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 19.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Fall River County is 73.4%. The mean commute time is 19.6 min, which is 29.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Fall River County voted Republican with a margin of 49.3%. The vote was 24.1% Dem / 73.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.2 toward Republicans .
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About Fall River County, South Dakota
Fall River County, South Dakota has a total population of 7,258, making it the 2,719th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fall River County is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fall River County is $67,917, which ranks #1,350 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Fall River County is $193,200, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Fall River County pay a median gross rent of $931 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fall River County, 29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.6 min.
Fall River County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Fall River County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.