At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$22,947 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.3% smoking rate
How Obert Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Obert's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Obert a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Obert residents earn a median household income of $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,947. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Obert hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Obert has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Median Age70.5 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$22,947
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$219,236
Housing Units12
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,350 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Broadband44.4%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Obert was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.