The Town FilesRedfield, South Dakota
City in Spink County · population 2,214 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,200
- Household income
- $58,229
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 49.0
Redfield is a city of 2,214 people in Spink County, South Dakota. The median home is worth $120,200, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). It ranks hipper than 99% of South Dakota towns, better for first-time buyers than 97% of South Dakota towns, more walkable than 93% of South Dakota towns.
How Redfield 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 Redfield is worth $120,200, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $58,229, which is more affordable than 74% of South Dakota towns. Median rent is $725 a month. 56.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Redfield | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,200 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $725 | $785 |
| Median household income | $58,229 | $66,086 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.5% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Redfield
| People | Redfield | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.6% | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 13.6 min | 17.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Redfield
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 2.9°F. About 22.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.8 inches of snow (typical South Dakota town: 39.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redfield since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical South Dakota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 27, 2020 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 27, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 21, 1958.
Severe weather in Spink County since 1996
Spink County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4664: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2019 | Flood | DR-4440: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| August 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4137: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Spink County
Spink County had 2,310 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,117 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Redfield itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Redfield
5 public schools with 532 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield Elementary - 03 | PK-5 | 269 | 11.2 |
| Redfield High School - 01 | 9-12 | 152 | 10.9 |
| Redfield Middle School - 02 | 6-8 | 103 | 10.3 |
| Turtle Creek High School - 04 | 9-12 | 8 | — |
| Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06 | 2-8 | — | — |
Redfield questions
Is Redfield, South Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Redfield scores better for retirees than 81% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 17%. 28.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Redfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Redfield is valued at $120,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,229, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Redfield?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 2.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.8 inches of precipitation a year and 33.8 inches of snow.
Does Redfield get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Redfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 27, 2020. 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)