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Huron, SD

Founded 1883Beadle CountyElev. 390 m
Population
14,347
Median home
$164,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Huron

Huron is home to roughly 14,347 residents. Huron was founded in 1883 and sits in Beadle County. The median age is 34.6 and the median household income is $51,556. Homes carry a median value of $164,700, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (61.2%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,347
Median age
34.6
Median household income
$51,556
Per-capita income
$28,660
Poverty rate
16.4%
High-school grad or higher
81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27%
Unemployment
3%
Avg. commute
12.4 min
Work from home
4.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White61.2%
Hispanic or Latino18.1%
Black1.3%
Asian12%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving32.4%
Management, business, science & arts28.2%
Sales & office17.3%
Service14.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$164,700
Median gross rent
$839/mo
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Median year built
1962
Households
5,534
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Huron has 10 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading10%
Math11%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Huron High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Our Home ASAP - 12HighGrades 5–12
Our Home Rediscovery - 77HighGrades 5–12
Huron Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 6–8
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18Elementary
Huron Colony Elementary - 13Elementary
Madison 2-3 Center - 19ElementaryGrades 2–3
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15Elementary
Washington 4-5 Center - 20ElementaryGrades 4–5
McKinley Learning Center - 05Grades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime52% below national
Huron185
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 56% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% above national
Huron2,053
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Huron Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Huron.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Beadle County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Huron is in Beadle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Huron was founded in 1883 and sits in Beadle County. Elevation ~390 m.

Map of Huron
Huron, SD
Where Huron is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonHuron
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pyle HouseGrace Episcopal ChurchDairy BuildingDrake, Hattie O. and Henry, Octagon HouseChicago and North Western RoundhouseMaxon, Margaret and Vernon, HouseBowden, Faye, House--Agnus SaundersMcMonies Barn
Notable people from Huron
Cheryl LaddMike RoundsMuriel HumphreyJohn King FairbankGladys PyleCandace HilligossChic SaleBob GlanzerHerbert SpindenDick Haugland
People searches in Huron
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Nearby cities
Redfield (38 mi)Mitchell (45 mi)Madison (60 mi)Watertown (64 mi)Volga (64 mi)Chamberlain (68 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Huron, SD (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Huron, South Dakota.

Joseph Michael Smith, 33
Huron · Beadle County · 57350
James Robert Thompson, 28
Huron · Beadle County · 57350
AKA Jimmy

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Huron — frequently asked

What is the population of Huron, South Dakota?
Huron has a population of about 14,347, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Huron?
The median home value in Huron is $164,700, and the median gross rent is $839/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Huron safe? What is the crime rate?
Huron Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 185 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Huron face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Beadle County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Huron?
Huron has 10 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Huron?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Huron. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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