At a Glance
Median Income
$61,625
$36,486 per capita
Home Value
$113,200
Zillow: $199,223
Median Rent
$844/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.5% smoking rate
How Holstein Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holstein's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holstein a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holstein residents earn a median household income of $61,625 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,486. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holstein is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,223. Median rent is $844/month, with 24.3% 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 1958.
Education
31.4% of adults in Holstein hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holstein has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,552
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,625
Per Capita$36,486
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent$844
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$199,223
Housing Units684
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,460 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Holstein was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.