At a Glance
Median Income
$40,750
$19,900 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $323,708
Median Rent
$580/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.9% smoking rate
How Bonesteel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bonesteel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonesteel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bonesteel residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,900. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bonesteel is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,708. Median rent is $580/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
13.8% of adults in Bonesteel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bonesteel has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population301
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$19,900
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$580
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units154
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation1,966 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband61.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bonesteel was founded in 1902.
The median home in Bonesteel was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.