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Oelrichs, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
187 Population 505/sq mi density
$72,212 Median Income $33,540 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $335,202 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$72,212 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oelrichs, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,212
4% below
$33,540 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
73% below
Zillow: $335,202
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
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)

Income
96%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
23%
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.