Oral, SD

South Dakota

Oral is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 12.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12 Population 7/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.4%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Oral Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12
Median AgeN/A
Density7/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
PovertyN/A
County GDP$372M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.4%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Elevation3,087 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband8.0%
Libraries2

Is Oral a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oral receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Oral offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Oral experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches, including 36.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Oral has a population of 12 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

12
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Oral vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.3%
2% below US avg
Spanish22.7%
69% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oral vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oral is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Oral vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$65,283

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)352
County GDP$372M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare18
Retail35
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,050
44% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,050
44% above US avg
In Oral, 25.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.4% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oral vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.4%
21% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure21.6%
Asthma8.1%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression16.4%
Mental Distress12.2%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate40.9%
Checkup Rate52.1%
Premature Death12,519/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access86.4%
Healthcare Facilities18

Crime Rates: Oral vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Oral has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.2 inches
52% below US avg
Snowfall36.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates43.4065°N, 103.2616°W
County FIPS46047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.3-point margin. 8.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.4%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 49.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+50.0%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density7/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access8.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants37
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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