At a Glance
Median Income
$72,212
$33,540 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $335,202
Violent Crime
86/100K
690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Oelrichs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oelrichs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oelrichs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oelrichs residents earn a median household income of $72,212 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,540. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 352 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oelrichs is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,202. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Oelrichs reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 690/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Oelrichs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oelrichs has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population187
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,212
Per Capita$33,540
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$335,202
Housing Units76
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property690/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,519/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,364 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oelrichs was built in 1973.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.