At a Glance
Median Income
$18,629
$4,896 per capita
Median Rent
$467/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
2,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
61.2% high school+
Unemployment
39.3%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
28.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Plant a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
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. The unemployment rate stands at 39.3% (992% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 156 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
La Plant reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,317/100K.
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 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$18,629
Per Capita$4,896
Unemployment39.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property2,317/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking28.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death41,916/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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%
Broadband58.0%
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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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