La Plant, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dewey County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
266 Population 28/sq mi density
$18,629 Median Income $4,896 per capita
$467 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$18,629 median income, unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

La Plant, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$18,629
75% below
$4,896 per capita
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
61.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
28.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How La Plant Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows La Plant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
25%
Rent
40%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Plant a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Plant residents earn a median household income of $18,629 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,896. 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 156 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in La Plant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 61.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Plant has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$18,629
Per Capita$4,896
Unemployment
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$271M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$467
Ownership29.3%
Zillow$128,018
Housing Units63
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking28.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death41,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation2,021 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in La Plant was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.