The Town FilesMobridge, South Dakota
City in Walworth County · population 3,261 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,800
- Household income
- $65,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 41.7
Mobridge is a city of 3,261 people in Walworth County, South Dakota. The median home is worth $136,800, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of South Dakota towns, more walkable than 90% of South Dakota towns, more vibrant than 84% of South Dakota towns.
How Mobridge ranks
Percentile among South Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mobridge is worth $136,800, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $65,357, which is more affordable than 74% of South Dakota towns. Median rent is $953 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mobridge | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,800 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $953 | $785 |
| Median household income | $65,357 | $66,086 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mobridge
| People | Mobridge | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 14.3 min | 17.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Mobridge
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 6.4°F. About 18.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.0 inches of snow (typical South Dakota town: 39.8 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mobridge since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical South Dakota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 14, 2025 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 2, 1962.
Severe weather in Walworth County since 1996
Walworth County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
| September 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4463: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 7, 2019 | Flood | DR-4440: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| March 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1887: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Walworth County
Walworth County had 2,033 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,774 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Mobridge itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Mobridge
4 public schools with 591 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobridge High School - 01 | 9-12 | 190 | 14.6 |
| Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 | K-2 | 146 | 13.3 |
| Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 | 3-5 | 144 | 16.0 |
| Mobridge Middle School - 02 | 6-8 | 111 | 13.9 |
Towns near Mobridge
- Selby, SD19.6 mi · 610 people · home $105,700
- McLaughlin, SD26.1 mi · 569 people · home $62,400
Mobridge questions
Is Mobridge, South Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mobridge scores better for retirees than 95% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 44%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Mobridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Mobridge is valued at $136,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,357, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $953 a month.
What is the weather like in Mobridge?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 6.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.0 inches of precipitation a year and 31.0 inches of snow.
Does Mobridge get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mobridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 14, 2025. The typical South Dakota town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)