Waubay, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
425 Population 291/sq mi density
$36,635 Median Income $27,079 per capita
$105,000 Home Value $271,089 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,635 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $583/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Waubay, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,635
51% below
$27,079 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
63% below
Zillow: $271,089
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Waubay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
37%
Rent
50%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waubay a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waubay residents earn a median household income of $36,635 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,079. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waubay is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,089. Median rent is $583/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

27.2% of adults in Waubay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waubay has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population425
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,635
Per Capita$27,079
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$381M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent$583
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$271,089
Housing Units309
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,776/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation1,843 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Waubay was founded in 1895.
The median home in Waubay was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.