At a Glance
Median Income
$57,308
$44,350 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $184,844
Median Rent
$810/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Paullina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paullina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paullina a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paullina residents earn a median household income of $57,308 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,350. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paullina is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,844. Median rent is $810/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
19.0% of adults in Paullina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paullina has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population843
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,308
Per Capita$44,350
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$810
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$184,844
Housing Units491
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,400 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Paullina was founded in 1882.
The median home in Paullina was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.