Little Eagle, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dewey County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
362 Population 259/sq mi density
$23,750 Median Income $4,109 per capita
$244 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Eagle, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,750
68% below
$4,109 per capita
Median Rent
$244/mo
79% below
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
75.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
32.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Little Eagle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
32%
Rent
21%
Poverty
533%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Eagle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Little Eagle residents earn a median household income of $23,750 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,109. 66.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 156 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Little Eagle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Eagle has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population362
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$23,750
Per Capita$4,109
Unemployment
Poverty66.1%
County GDP$271M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$244
Ownership10.3%
Zillow$128,018
Housing Units74
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking32.8%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death41,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation1,655 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband47.1%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Eagle was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.