At a Glance
Median Income
$71,271
$34,340 per capita
Home Value
$130,400
Zillow: $170,661
Median Rent
$476/mo
16.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.0% smoking rate
How Schleswig Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schleswig's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schleswig a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schleswig residents earn a median household income of $71,271 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,340. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Schleswig is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,661. Median rent is $476/month, with 16.6% 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 1947.
Education
19.9% of adults in Schleswig hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schleswig has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population940
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,271
Per Capita$34,340
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$476
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$170,661
Housing Units435
Rent Burden16.6%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,476 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Schleswig was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.