Oglala, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,601 Population 128/sq mi density
$43,274 Median Income $15,311 per capita
$42,200 Home Value $335,202 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,274 median income, 24.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,200 home value, $500/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oglala, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,274
42% below
$15,311 per capita
Home Value
$42,200
85% below
Zillow: $335,202
Median Rent
$500/mo
57% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
24.3%
575% above
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.5%
54% above
45.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Oglala Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oglala's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
15%
Rent
43%
Poverty
261%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
675%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oglala a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oglala residents earn a median household income of $43,274 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,311. The unemployment rate stands at 24.3% (575% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 136 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oglala is $42,200 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,202. Median rent is $500/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

8.0% of adults in Oglala hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oglala has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,601
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,274
Per Capita$15,311
Unemployment24.3%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,200
Rent$500
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$335,202
Housing Units380
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity49.5%
Diabetes26.4%
Smoking45.9%
Heart Disease13.2%
Premature Death40,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
Elevation3,145 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score1.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 13% / D 84%
Commute16 min
Broadband44.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Oglala was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.