At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$35,227 per capita
Home Value
$191,400
Zillow: $228,908
Median Rent
$872/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
230/100K
2,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Sloan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sloan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sloan a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sloan residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,227. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,308 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sloan is $191,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,908. Median rent is $872/month, with 28.1% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sloan reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,115/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Sloan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sloan has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population884
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density1,524/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$35,227
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$7,028M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,400
Rent$872
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$228,908
Housing Units417
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent230/100K
Property2,115/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,073 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Sloan was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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