The Town FilesHuron, South Dakota
City in Beadle County · population 14,263 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,000
- Household income
- $61,452
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 36.1
Huron is a city of 14,263 people in Beadle County, South Dakota. The median home is worth $159,000, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). It ranks more walkable than 97% of South Dakota towns, more vibrant than 92% of South Dakota towns, hipper than 85% of South Dakota towns.
How Huron ranks
Percentile among South Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Huron is worth $159,000, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $61,452, which is more affordable than 54% of South Dakota towns. Median rent is $888 a month. 68.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huron | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,000 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $888 | $785 |
| Median household income | $61,452 | $66,086 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.3% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Huron
| People | Huron | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 11.9 min | 17.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Huron
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 6.2°F. About 23.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.4 inches of snow (typical South Dakota town: 39.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huron since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical South Dakota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 24, 2006 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 14, 1970.
Severe weather in Beadle County since 1996
Beadle County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4938: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4656: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2019 | Flood | DR-4440: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Beadle County
Beadle County had 8,574 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,493 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Huron itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Huron
10 public schools with 2,941 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School - 01 | 9-12 | 853 | 20.8 |
| Huron Middle School - 02 | 6-8 | 710 | 16.1 |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 | 4-5 | 456 | 16.3 |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 | 2-3 | 440 | 15.2 |
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | K-1 | 429 | 15.3 |
| Huron Colony Elementary - 13 | K-8 | 17 | 17.0 |
| Our Home ASAP - 12 | 5-12 | 17 | 5.7 |
| Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 | K-8 | 16 | 16.0 |
| Our Home Rediscovery - 77 | 5-12 | 3 | — |
| McKinley Learning Center - 05 | PK-PK | — | — |
Huron questions
Is Huron, South Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huron scores better for retirees than 35% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 11%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Huron?
The median owner-occupied home in Huron is valued at $159,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,452, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $888 a month.
What is the weather like in Huron?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 6.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.3 inches of precipitation a year and 44.4 inches of snow.
Does Huron get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huron since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 24, 2006. The typical South Dakota town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)