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Onida, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sully County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
658 Population 982/sq mi density
$71,050 Median Income $41,452 per capita
$187,000 Home Value $248,758 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,050 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,000 home value, $945/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Onida, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,050
5% below
$41,452 per capita
Home Value
$187,000
34% below
Zillow: $248,758
Median Rent
$945/mo
19% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Onida Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
66%
Rent
81%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onida a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Onida residents earn a median household income of $71,050 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,452. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Onida is $187,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,758. Median rent is $945/month, with 28.0% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Onida reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 826/100K.

Education

25.7% of adults in Onida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onida has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population658
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,050
Per Capita$41,452
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$108M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,000
Rent$945
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$248,758
Housing Units320
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property826/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,861/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,864 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Onida was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.