Aberdeen, South Dakota

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  1. Overview - Life In Aberdeen
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Aberdeen
  3. Crime In Aberdeen
  4. Cost of Living In Aberdeen
  5. Gender In Aberdeen
  6. Household Income For Aberdeen
  7. Education In Aberdeen
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Aberdeen
About Aberdeen, South Dakota
Is Aberdeen, South Dakota a good place to live?
Aberdeen is a city in South Dakota state in USA with a population of 28315 residents.. The poverty rate of Aberdeen is 11.6%, which is 17% lower than national average. The typical household in Aberdeen earns $56455 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 43.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Aberdeen, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Aberdeen remained 2.8%, which is 40% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Aberdeen, only 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Aberdeen is 87, which is 13% lower than national average. Median home value in Aberdeen is $169400 , which is 26% lower than national average. While median income in Aberdeen remained $56455, which is 16% lower than national average.
Population
28315
Unemployment
2.8%
40% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11.6%
17% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$169400
26% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$56455
16% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$669
42% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
87
13% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 36
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 19
People Earning < $50,000
43.7%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity70%

Education80%

Commute100%

Is Aberdeen, South Dakota safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 23% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Aberdeen is 44% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Aberdeen is 19% higher than national average. You have 1 in 178 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 43 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
825
Violent : 159
Property : 666
Total Crime
23% NAT. AVG.
18% STATE AVG.
2895.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
44% NAT. AVG.
11% STATE AVG.
558 (per 100k)
Property Crime
19% NAT. AVG.
19% STATE AVG.
2337.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Aberdeen
Violent crime
1 in 178
Property crime
1 in 43
Robbery
1 in 5663
Burglary
1 in 188
Assault
1 in 232
Car Theft
1 in 602
Aberdeen : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In South Dakota 8 10 4 13 12
In USA 927 1026 499 1129 1071
Aberdeen : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In South Dakota 7 7 6 5 8
In USA 513 298 957 472 158

Violent Crime
Created with Raphaël 2.2.01%3%77%19%

 Murder Robbery Assault Rape

Crime Type Count Aberdeen
South Dakota
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 159 558 501.39 387.8
Murder 1 3.5 4.48 6.5
Robbery 5 17.5 30.69 73.9
Assault 122 428.2 399.12 279.7
Rape 31 108.8 67.1 27.7
Property Crime
Created with Raphaël 2.2.023%70%7%

 Burglary Larceny Car Theft

Crime Type Count Aberdeen
 South Dakota
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 666 2337.3 1956.72 1,958.2
Burglary 151 529.9 340.09 314.2
Larceny 468 1642.5 1357.32 1,398
Car Theft 47 164.9 259.32 246
Violent Crime Comparison
 Aberdeen South Dakota USA
Created with Raphaël 2.2.00150300450600RapeAssaultRobberyMurderViolent Crime558501.39387.83.54.486.517.530.6973.9428.2399.12279.7108.867.127.7
Property Crime Comparison
 Aberdeen South Dakota USA
Created with Raphaël 2.2.007501,5002,2503,000Car TheftLarcenyBurglaryProperty Crime2,337.31,956.721,958.2529.9340.09314.21,642.51,357.321,398164.9259.32246

Cost of Living
Expense Aberdeen South Dakota National Avg.
Services 93 94 100
Groceries 101 97 100
Health 96 96 100
Housing 73 79 100
Transportation 92 93 100
Utilities 89 88 100
Cost of Living
 Aberdeen South Dakota
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Gender
Gender Aberdeen South Dakota Country
Female 51.1% 49.6% 50.8%
Male 48.9% 50.4% 49.2%
Gender
Created with Raphaël 2.2.051%49%Female51.1%

 Female Male
Household Income
Created with Raphaël 2.2.05%4%11%10%13%20%14%14%5%4%$50K to $75K20.2%

 < $10000 $10K to $15K $15K to $25K $25K to $35K $35K to $50K $50K to $75K $75K to $100K $100K to $150K $150K to $200K $200K or more

Income Aberdeen South Dakota Country
Less than $10,000 5.4% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 8.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 10% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 13.6% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.2% 19.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14% 14.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.7% 15.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 5.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 4.4% 8.3%
Education
Created with Raphaël 2.2.04%4%30%19%11%22%6%3%1%High School or GED30%

 < 9th Grade 9-12th Grade High School or GED Other College Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Masters Degree Professional Degree Doctorate Degree

Education Aberdeen South Dakota Country
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 30% 30% 27.0%
Other College 19% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 6% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
 Aberdeen South Dakota  Country
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Education
 Aberdeen South Dakota  Country
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Race / Ethnicity
Created with Raphaël 2.2.083%3%4%5%4%0%2%0%White83%

 White African American American Indian Asian Hispanic Hawaiian Mixed Other

Ethnicity Aberdeen South Dakota Country
White 83% 81.3% 60.1%
African American 2.8% 2.1% 12.2%
American Indian 4.1% 8.2% 0.6%
Asian 4.5% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.1% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.5% 4.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity
 Aberdeen South Dakota  Country
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