Onida, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sully County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
658 Population 982/sq mi density
$71,050 Median Income $41,452 per capita
$187,000 Home Value $252,831 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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
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: $252,831
Median Rent
$945/mo
19% below
28.0% of income on rent
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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onida a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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 $252,831. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population658
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
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$252,831
Housing Units320
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.