St. Francis: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in St. Francis center on a median $42,083 (about the same as Todd County median $42,075; 1.8× below South Dakota median $74,625), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 2,946 jobs (avg $49,365).
- $39,367 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $42,083 — below the South Dakota median ($74,625). Poverty rate 34.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 12% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 16.3% |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 11.8% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 34.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 0.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $2,750 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $108,259 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $39,367 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $51,753 |
| Median Household Income | $42,083 (vs South Dakota $74,625) |
| Poverty Rate | 34.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $42,083 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 7.4% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 4.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,946 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $145,412,683 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,365 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 444,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% (vs South Dakota 3.3%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 161 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 872,654 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 5,420.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 59 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 880 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 44,234 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Woyuzaza Na Wayute Waste Llc |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 11 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MARTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $204,266,348 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 21,919.34 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 9,319 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 60.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 20.8% |
| Pct Walked | 4.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 24.8 years (vs South Dakota 38.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 24.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12