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Oglala, SD
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Oglala, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Oglala a Good Place to Live?
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 15.6% (333% 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.
Safety & Crime
Oglala reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K.
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.