At a Glance
Median Income
$55,526
$32,355 per capita
Home Value
$99,400
Zillow: $124,924
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.9% smoking rate
How Soudan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Soudan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Soudan 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
Soudan residents earn a median household income of $55,526 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,355. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Soudan is $99,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,924. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
17.0% of adults in Soudan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Soudan has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population434
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,526
Per Capita$32,355
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$124,924
Housing Units263
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,411 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Soudan was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.