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Oacoma, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brule County County
Oacoma, SD
At a Glance
How Oacoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oacoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oacoma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oacoma residents earn a median household income of $70,250 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,371. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oacoma is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,737. Median rent is $847/month, with 17.9% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Oacoma reports 855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,599/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Oacoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oacoma has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.