At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$31,886 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
Zillow: $186,465
Median Rent
$675/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.1% smoking rate
How Cleghorn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cleghorn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cleghorn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cleghorn residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,886. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleghorn is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,465. Median rent is $675/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.4% of adults in Cleghorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleghorn has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population274
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density1,191/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$31,886
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent$675
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$186,465
Housing Units126
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
Elevation1,468 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Cleghorn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.