At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$32,840 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $179,440
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
18.0% smoking rate
How Ocheyedan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocheyedan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocheyedan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocheyedan residents earn a median household income of $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,840. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocheyedan is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,440. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
5.3% of adults in Ocheyedan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocheyedan has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population486
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$32,840
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$179,440
Housing Units275
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation1,554 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocheyedan was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.