In Dewey, South Dakota, the median home price is $143,456, compared with the South Dakota median of $314,684; median household income is $54,104; the population is 5,205; schools rate 7.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 16.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dewey at a glance
Population
5,205
Median Household Income
$54,104
Typical Home Value
$143,456
School District Rating
7.4
Violent Crime Rate
16.3
Avg Commute Time
18.5
About Dewey
Dewey has a population of 5,205. The median home value is $143,456, 54% below the South Dakota median. Median household income is $54,104 (28% below the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are North Dewey, Eagle Butte, and Timber Lake.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dewey
5 towns, by population.
County rankings in South Dakota
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Dewey at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dewey?
- Dewey has a population of 5,205 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dewey?
- The median home value in Dewey is $143,456. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dewey?
- Median household income in Dewey is $54,104 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dewey in?
- Dewey is in South Dakota.
- How many towns are in Dewey?
- Dewey contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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