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Waubay, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County
Waubay, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Waubay a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $246,456. 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.
Safety & Crime
Waubay reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,142/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.