St. Onge, SD

South Dakota

St. Onge is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 46.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
46 Population 34/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 100.0%
197% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How St. Onge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population46
Median AgeN/A
Density34/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
PovertyN/A
County GDP$1,848M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation3,433 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
CommuteN/A
Broadband7.0%
Libraries4

Is St. Onge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Onge receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. St. Onge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%.

Education

St. Onge is a highly educated community — 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Onge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches, including 42.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

St. Onge has a population of 46 with a density of 34 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

46
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 100%
Female 0%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Onge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Onge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Onge is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: St. Onge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$93,246

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,630
County GDP$1,848M

Business (County)

Restaurants155
Healthcare98
Retail158
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg
In St. Onge, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.3% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Onge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.2%
3% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress14.2%
Physical Distress10.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access92.2%
Healthcare Facilities98

Crime Rates: St. Onge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

St. Onge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.0 inches
53% below US avg
Snowfall42.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,433 ft (1,046 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates44.5457°N, 103.7199°W
County FIPS46081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.3-point margin. 7.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 31.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+100.0%
197% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access7.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants155
Retail Stores158

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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