Mellette County, South Dakota Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Mellette County is located in the state of South Dakota. With an area of 1309 square miles, Mellette County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the bottom with 208 inhabitants. Mellette County's population density of rural makes it one of the most largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is White River, with a population of 1,313.
Mellette County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Mellette County residents is $23,159, putting the region in in the bottom fifth of all counties in South Dakota. In keeping with this, the average home value in Mellette County is $29,435, well below the state average of $72,289.
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The area spending on education in Mellette County is $10,259 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis given to education in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Mellette County schools is 10 students to a teacher.
Commute times for inhabitants of Mellette County are typically around 19 min., much longer than the number for South Dakota as a whole.