Box Elder, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Box Elder, South Dakota Summary
Life in Box Elder research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Box Elder 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 Box Elder:
The population in Box Elder is 11,527.
The median home value in Box Elder is $206,600.
The median income in Box Elder is $62,972.
The cost of living in Box Elder is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Box Elder is $1,105.
The unemployment rate in Box Elder is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Box Elder is 7.1%.
Table Of Contents
Box Elder SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
9
Box Elder, SD Crime Report
235
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,848.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.45%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Box Elder / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 235 | 1,848.9 | 2,458.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 51 | 401.3 | 501.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 15.7 | 30.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 259.6 | 399.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 184 | 1,447.7 | 1,956.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 23 | 181.0 | 340.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 132 | 1,038.6 | 1,357.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 228.2 | 259.3 | 282.7 |
Box Elder, SD Cost Of Living
88
Box Elder's Overall Cost Of Living
Box Elder's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Box Elder | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 89 | 100 | |
Box Elder, SD Photos
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Rankings for Box Elder in South Dakota
Map Of Box Elder, SD
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Population over time in Box Elder
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,937 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 9,407 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 9,277 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 9,126 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 8,959 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 8,683 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 8,402 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 8,084 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 7,755 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 7,686 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Box Elder
| Race | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.1% | 80.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 10.0% | 8.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 4.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Box Elder
| Gender | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Box Elder for adults over 25
| Education | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Box Elder, South Dakota
| Income | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.3% | 18.6% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.5% | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 5.2% | 9.5% |
