At a Glance
Median Income
$34,375
$20,015 per capita
Violent Crime
176/100K
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
34.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Wood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wood a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wood residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,015. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Wood reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 847/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Wood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans43.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$20,015
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$71M
Avg Weekly Wage$709
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units53
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent176/100K
Property847/100K
Health
Obesity48.3%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking34.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death32,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain20.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,147 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
Wood was founded in 1906.
The median home in Wood was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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