Perkins County, South Dakota Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Perkins County is lying in the state of South Dakota. With an area of 2890 square miles, Perkins County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the bottom with 336 inhabitants. Perkins County's population density of rural makes it one of the most heavily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Bison, with a population of 560.
Perkins County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Perkins County residents is $26,904, putting the region in in the bottom fifth of all counties in South Dakota. As a reflection this, the average home price in Perkins County is $35,889, well below the state average of $72,289.
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The Per-student spending on education in Perkins County is $8,309 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to education in the area). The student-teacher ratio in Perkins County schools is 11 students to a teacher.
Commute times for residents of Perkins County are typically around 11 min., much shorter than the number for South Dakota as a whole.