The Town FilesMeade County, South Dakota
30,546 people. The median home is worth $310,900 (typical South Dakota town: $182,100) and the median household earns $74,790.
Towns in Meade County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 7,020 | $271,200 | $54,404 | 40.3 |
| Blackhawk | 3,026 | $273,300 | $71,993 | 42.1 |
| Summerset | 2,972 | $368,300 | $119,271 | 35.1 |
People and housing
| Meade County | Typical South Dakota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,900 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $1,264 | $785 |
| Median household income | $74,790 | $66,086 |
| Median age | 37.3 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.1% |
Jobs and pay
8,600 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,255 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 2,524 storm events in Meade County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Meade County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4467: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4463: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 1, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4298: Severe Winter Storm |
| November 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4155: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).