At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$24,784 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $283,882
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.2% 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 $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,784. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Soldier is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,882. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.6% of adults in Soldier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Soldier has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density493/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$24,784
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$891
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$283,882
Housing Units39
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation1,228 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Soldier was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.