Best Neighborhoods in Huron, SD
25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.
Best Neighborhoods in Huron, SD — Key Takeaways
The best neighborhood in Huron is Shindler CDP with a Kurby Score of 93/100. Huron has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Rapid Valley CDP with a violent crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents. The most affordable is Kyle CDP with a median home value of $9,999.
Huron has a population of 14,179, a median household income of $57,702, an unemployment rate of 2.7%, and a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median home value citywide is $133,600, which is 53% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Top 3 Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Kurby Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle CDP | 60 | ||
| Lower Brule CDP | 78 | ||
| Oglala CDP | 77 | ||
4 | Rosebud CDP | 72 | |
5 | North Eagle Butte CDP | 72 | |
6 | Pine Ridge CDP | 63 | |
7 | Fort Thompson CDP | 73 | |
8 | Agency Village CDP | 81 | |
9 | Ashland Heights CDP | 80 | |
10 | Rapid Valley CDP | 76 | |
11 | Wonderland Homes CDP | 89 | |
12 | Blackhawk CDP | 91 | |
13 | Meadow View Addition CDP | 92 | |
14 | Green Valley CDP | 85 | |
15 | North Spearfish CDP | 90 | |
16 | Johnson Siding CDP | 90 | |
17 | Colonial Pine Hills CDP | 87 | |
18 | Blucksberg Mountain CDP | 92 | |
19 | Boulder Canyon CDP | 73 | |
20 | Dakota Dunes CDP | 84 | |
21 | Mina CDP | 87 | |
22 | Lake Madison CDP | 89 | |
23 | Shindler CDP | 93 | |
24 | Wanblee CDP | 68 | |
25 | Porcupine CDP | 86 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 neighborhoods in Huron for each quality-of-life metric.
Lowest violent crime rate
- 3.7 per 1K
- 6.8 per 1K
- 9.2 per 1K
- 9.2 per 1K
- 11.5 per 1K
Lowest median home value
- $9,999
- $37,500
- $42,400
- $46,800
- $51,700
Lowest poverty rate
- 1.1%
- 2.5%
- 3.6%
- 4.2%
- 4.9%
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.3%
- 0.8%
- 1.1%
- 3.1%
- 4.4%
Highest median household income
- $134,904
- $127,692
- $114,250
- $96,667
- $94,886
Lowest Air Quality Index
- AQI 36
Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 25% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 17% weight
- Environment
- 17% weight
- Education
- 13% weight
- Economy
- 13% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors