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Perkins, South Dakota: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Perkins, South Dakota, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Perkins, South Dakota, the median home price is $169,336; median household income is $66,908; the population is 3,001; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 69.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.7 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Perkins at a glance

Population

3,001

Median Household Income

$66,908

Typical Home Value

$169,336

School District Rating

6.1

Violent Crime Rate

69.6

Avg Commute Time

14.7

About Perkins

Perkins has a population of 3,001. The median home value is $169,336, 46% below the South Dakota median. Median household income is $66,908 (11% below the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are Lemmon, Bison, and South Perkins.

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 Perkins

50 towns, by population.

Perkins at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Perkins?
Perkins has a population of 3,001 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Perkins?
The median home value in Perkins is $169,336. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
What is the median household income in Perkins?
Median household income in Perkins is $66,908 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Perkins in?
Perkins is in South Dakota.
How many towns are in Perkins?
Perkins contains 50 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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