At a Glance
Median Income
$87,788
$28,333 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
Zillow: $265,974
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
12.7% smoking rate
How Ward Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ward a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ward residents earn a median household income of $87,788 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,333. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ward is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,974. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
25.6% of adults in Ward hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ward has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,788
Per Capita$28,333
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$988M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$265,974
Housing Units13
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,687/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation1,755 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ward was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.