EthanSD
A town of 363, settled in 1887.
Is Ethan a good place to live?
Ethan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
363 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ethan: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ethan, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ethan.
Compared with most of South Dakota and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Ethan is longer
In Ethan, 12% of residents live below the poverty line, above both the South Dakota town median (9.5%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 36 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Ethan. This South Dakota town had 132 jobs in 2023, up 28 from 2013. The median household income for Ethan comes to $60,000.
| Ethan | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Ethan’s kids attend
The Ethan School District 17-1 runs its public schools. Its three schools are below. The 3 public schools in Ethan teach 287 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Elementary - 02Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 155 | A |
| Ethan High School - 01Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 93 | A+ |
| Ethan Jr. High - 03Top results in townGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 39 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
In Ethan, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 8° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 36 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Ethan stands out in South Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have obesity
Nearly three quarters of adults had a checkup this year in Ethan. In Ethan, a fifth of adults binge drink, against 19% in South Dakota’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns.
| Ethan | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 76% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Ethan | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 60% | 65.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow puts the typical Ethan home at about $301K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 4.5%. Ethan’s median rent stands at $878 a month. Nearly two thirds of Ethan households own their home.
| Ethan | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $878 a month | $962 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 68% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Ethan, mostly inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Households in Ethan have drawn federal disaster aid in 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Ethan
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Ethan
About 4 of every 100 Ethan residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Dakota.
98% of working residents leave Ethan for work
Where Ethan’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ethan
Town in South Dakota, United States
Ethan is a town in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 365 at the 2020 census. Ethan is located 10 miles south of Mitchell.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,342 ft
- ZIP code
- 57334
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Ethan
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ethan, SD a good place to live?
Ethan has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.