The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Bennett county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 22.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 41% and the area covered by water is 0.45%. The overall influence score for Bennett is 9.
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Bennett County is located in the southwestern portion of South Dakota and has a population of 3,743 according to the 2019 US Census. The median household income is $44,547 and the poverty rate is 12.9%. The racial demographics are 91.4% White, 4.7% Native American, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races.
The living conditions in Bennett County are generally rural and the landscape consists mostly of prairie and rolling hills. The county is home to several small towns and villages, with Martin being the largest city with a population of 1,252 people as of 2019.
The quality of life in Bennett County is generally good due to its low crime rate and access to outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and snowmobiling. The cost of living is lower than the national average which makes it an attractive place for those looking to relocate or retire. Education opportunities are available through the local school district which offers K-12 education as well as higher education options at nearby Oglala Lakota College on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of South Dakota
200 4th Street SW, Federal Building, Rm. 210
Huron, SD 57350
Phone: (605) 352-1100
Facsimile: (855) 262-1940