Economy & Jobs — Jefferson, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $82,888 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$92,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,917 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 393 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.8% |
| Manufacturing | 26.1% |
| Arts Food | 9.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Law Offices | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Optometrists | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
