McLaughlin, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Campbell County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
567 Population 1,418/sq mi density
$66,607 Median Income $28,126 per capita
$60,200 Home Value $128,018 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,607 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,200 home value, $883/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

McLaughlin, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,607
11% below
$28,126 per capita
Home Value
$60,200
79% below
Zillow: $128,018
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
16% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.4%
356% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
32.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How McLaughlin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
21%
Rent
76%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
456%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McLaughlin 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

McLaughlin residents earn a median household income of $66,607 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,126. The unemployment rate stands at 16.4% (356% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 75 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McLaughlin is $60,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,018. Median rent is $883/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

28.2% of adults in McLaughlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McLaughlin 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

Population567
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density1,418/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,607
Per Capita$28,126
Unemployment16.4%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$103M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,200
Rent$883
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$128,018
Housing Units229
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking32.1%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death10,991/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation1,995 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in McLaughlin was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.