Woonsocket, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sanborn County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
753 Population 965/sq mi density
$52,283 Median Income $26,603 per capita
$94,200 Home Value $228,113 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,283 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $618/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Woonsocket, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,283
30% below
$26,603 per capita
Home Value
$94,200
67% below
Zillow: $228,113
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Woonsocket Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
33%
Rent
53%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woonsocket 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

Woonsocket residents earn a median household income of $52,283 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,603. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woonsocket is $94,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,113. Median rent is $618/month, with 31.7% 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 1947.

Education

16.0% of adults in Woonsocket hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woonsocket has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population753
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density965/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,283
Per Capita$26,603
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$158M
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,200
Rent$618
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$228,113
Housing Units352
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,200/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
Elevation1,302 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute15 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Woonsocket was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.