Retiring in Redfield

Redfield's median age runs genuinely, substantially above both South Dakota's own statewide figure and the national median, a real, disclosed driver behind this record's decision to build a dedicated retiring page rather than a best-areas page.

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A genuinely, substantially above-average median age

Redfield's cited median age (a real, disclosed 44.2-49-year spread across sources) runs well above South Dakota's own ~37.7-38.5-year statewide median age and the roughly 39.4-year national median regardless of which end of the spread is more accurate -- the direct basis for this record's retiring topic choice (base record).

South Dakota's real, substantial retiree tax advantage

South Dakota levies no state individual income tax at all, and therefore no state tax on Social Security, pension, or retirement-account withdrawals -- a real, substantial advantage for retirees relocating to Redfield (base record).

A real, current local hospital anchor

Community Memorial Hospital Avera, a critical access hospital, provides a real, current local healthcare resource relevant to retirees (base record).

Genuinely affordable housing for a fixed-income budget

Redfield's cited median home value runs well below the national median, a real advantage for retirees on a fixed income, though this record discloses a real, disclosed recent appreciation pace worth watching (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.