Oahe Acres, SD

South Dakota

Oahe Acres is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 443. Residents earn $76,375 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
443 Population 336/sq mi density
$76,375 Median Income $25,116 per capita
$267,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$267,500 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,375
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $267,500
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.8%
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.2%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

How Oahe Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population443
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,375
Per Capita$25,116
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$186M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$267,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation1,730 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+84.3%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute13 min

Is Oahe Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oahe Acres receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Oahe Acres stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oahe Acres is $76,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oahe Acres is $267,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Oahe Acres experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Oahe Acres has a population of 443 with a density of 336 people per square mile. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

443
Total Population
336
People / sq mi
34.3yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Oahe Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oahe Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oahe Acres is $76,375, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Oahe Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,375
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$25,116
Avg Weekly Wage$904
IRS Avg AGI$92,307

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)153
County GDP$186M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare6
Retail22
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,280
137% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.1 min
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Oahe Acres is $267,500, 5% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$267,500
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$109
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.9%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,280
137% above US avg
Effective Rate3.10%
In Oahe Acres, 33.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 20.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oahe Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity20.0%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death10,949/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access48.7%
Healthcare Facilities6

Crime Rates: Oahe Acres vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Oahe Acres has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.3 inches
49% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,730 ft (527 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates44.4648°N, 100.3449°W
County FIPS46117
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.8%

Winner: Republican by 46.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
20% below US avg
High School+84.3%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density336/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Healthcare Facilities6
Restaurants13
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.1 min
Work from Home4.8%

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