South Dakota
Leola is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 363. Residents earn $76,458 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Leola receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Leola stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Leola is $76,458, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Leola is $66,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Leola is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Leola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,458 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,088 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,047 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,624 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,522 |
| County GDP | $3,155M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 163 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,536 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.83% |
| Commute Time | 40.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $66,500 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,536 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.83% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,876/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.8 inches |
| 43% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7211°N, 98.9385°W |
| County FIPS | 46013 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 163 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 40.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |