Perkins County, South Dakota is located in the center of the state and is home to approximately 2,500 people. The county has a total area of 1,945 square miles, with an average elevation of 2,822 feet. The county is largely rural, with the majority of the population living in small towns and rural areas.
The economy of Perkins County is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the population employed in farming or related industries. The county also has a manufacturing sector, with a few small businesses located in the area. The median household income in Perkins County is slightly below the national average, at $45,711. The poverty rate in the county is also slightly higher than the national average, at 13.5%.
The population of Perkins County is largely white, with a small minority population. The median age in the county is 44.3, slightly higher than the national average. The county also has a higher percentage of people over the age of 65, at 18.4%, compared to the national average of 16.5%.
Education in Perkins County is provided by the Perkins County School District, which consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs. The district has a graduation rate of 85.7%, slightly higher than the national average of 84.6%.
Real estate in Perkins County is largely affordable, with the median home value in the county at $115,400. The median rent in the county is $719, slightly lower than the national average of $934. The county also has a low vacancy rate, at 1.7%, compared to the national average of 4.1%. The average home size in the county is 1,841 square feet, slightly below the national average of 1,945 square feet.