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Pine Ridge, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,480 Population 876/sq mi density
$50,954 Median Income $13,327 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $201,493 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
746 Violent Crime/100K 2,982 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,954 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
746 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Ridge, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,954
32% below
$13,327 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
84% below
Zillow: $201,493
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
746/100K
96% above
2,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
35.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Pine Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
16%
Rent
53%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
196%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Ridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pine Ridge residents earn a median household income of $50,954 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,327. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% 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 Pine Ridge is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,493. Median rent is $618/month, with 18.6% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Pine Ridge reports 746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,982/100K.

Education

7.8% of adults in Pine Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine Ridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,480
Median Age24.2 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,954
Per Capita$13,327
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent$618
Ownership31.7%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units719
Rent Burden18.6%

Crime

F
Violent746/100K
Property2,982/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes21.5%
Smoking35.5%
Heart Disease10.1%
Premature Death40,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,239 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score1.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 13% / D 84%
Commute8 min
Broadband73.3%
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine Ridge was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.