At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$35,335 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $116,073
Median Rent
$595/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Soldier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Soldier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Soldier a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Soldier residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,335. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Soldier is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,073. Median rent is $595/month, with 18.1% 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 1938.
Education
17.0% of adults in Soldier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Soldier has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population123
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$35,335
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$675M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$595
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$116,073
Housing Units98
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,755/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,172 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Soldier was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.