Wanblee, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jackson County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
744 Population 370/sq mi density
$375 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wanblee, SD

At a Glance

Median Rent
$375/mo
68% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
52.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
43% above
36.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Wanblee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wanblee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
32%
Poverty
419%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wanblee a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

13.5% of adults in Wanblee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wanblee has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population744
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$9,618
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty52.0%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Housing

Home Value
Rent$375
Ownership19.4%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units134
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity45.8%
Diabetes22.4%
Smoking36.4%
Heart Disease10.8%
Premature Death24,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain21.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,630 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute6 min
Broadband41.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wanblee was built in 1979.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.