South Dakota
Wallace is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 67. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wallace receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Wallace offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wallace is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wallace is $85,600, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Wallace has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches, including 35.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,375 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,519 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 268 |
| County GDP | $381M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,400 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.31% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $85,600 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,400 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.31% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,776/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.5 inches |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,780 ft (543 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0845°N, 97.4781°W |
| County FIPS | 46037 |
Winner: Republican by 29.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 24.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |