Living in Glenham, South Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenham · Census data 2020–2024

Glenham has 95 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $50,625 (33% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $59,300.

Glenham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Glenham at a glance

Population
95
Median age
64.2State: 38
Median household income
$50,625State: $75,081
Median home value
$59,300State: $257,400
Homeowners
84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Average commute
17 min

Is Glenham a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the South Dakota median.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Glenham

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenham the median home value is $59,300, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Glenham$59,300
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Glenham median household income

The median household income in Glenham is $50,625 and the income per person is $33,800. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Glenham$50,625
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Glenham: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
73
Owner-occupied
84.1%
Renter-occupied
15.9%
Vacant
13.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.51

Glenham demographics

Population
95
Median age
64.2
Under 18
5.3%
65 and older
44.2%
Households
63
Foreign-born
3.2%
Veterans
5.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenham ›

Education in Glenham

16.7% of adults 25 and older in Glenham have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Glenham16.7%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Glenham

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
17 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
86.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
9.1%
Homes with broadband
76.2%

Glenham vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Glenham95$50,625$59,300—
Mobridge2,932$65,357$136,800$953
Selby702$49,205$105,700$709
Wakpala144$20,938$62,500$450
Akaska104$40,625$91,700—
Herreid560$72,250$122,900$729
Kenel163$68,750$102,500$388
Pollock270$66,875$65,000$771
Little Eagle275$23,750—$243

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Living in Glenham: FAQ

What is the median household income in Glenham, SD?

The median household income in Glenham is $50,625, 33% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Glenham?

The median home value in Glenham is $59,300, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

Is Glenham, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the South Dakota median.

What is the median age in Glenham?

The median age in Glenham is 64.2 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Glenham?

The average commute to work in Glenham is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Glenham?

The unemployment rate in Glenham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Glenham?

16.7% of adults in Glenham have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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