Living in La Plant, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Plant · Census data 2020–2024
La Plant has 240 residents with a median age of 14.1. The median household income is $18,654 (75% lower than the South Dakota median), the median rent is $463/month.
La Plant is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Plant at a glance
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 14.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $18,654State: $75,081
- Median rent
- $463/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is La Plant a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 75% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 56.4%; a poverty rate of 96.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Plant
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Plant the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $463 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
La Plant median household income
The median household income in La Plant is $18,654 and the income per person is $4,595. 96.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in La Plant: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 52
- Owner-occupied
- 8.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 91.3%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 5.22
La Plant demographics
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 14.1
- Under 18
- 52.5%
- 65 and older
- 1.7%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Plant ›
Education in La Plant
0% of adults 25 and older in La Plant have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Plant
- Unemployment rate
- 56.4%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.9%
La Plant vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plant | 240 | $18,654 | — | $463 |
| Whitehorse | 162 | $59,250 | — | $616 |
| Akaska | 104 | $40,625 | $91,700 | — |
| Timber Lake | 779 | $60,694 | $81,400 | $546 |
| North Eagle Butte | 1,481 | $34,358 | $33,100 | $727 |
| Mobridge | 2,932 | $65,357 | $136,800 | $953 |
| Eagle Butte | 1,458 | $45,741 | $65,900 | $611 |
| Wakpala | 144 | $20,938 | $62,500 | $450 |
| Little Eagle | 275 | $23,750 | — | $243 |
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What is the median household income in La Plant, SD?
The median household income in La Plant is $18,654, 75% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in La Plant?
The median gross rent in La Plant is $463 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is La Plant, SD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 75% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 56.4%; a poverty rate of 96.5%.
What is the median age in La Plant?
The median age in La Plant is 14.1 years (South Dakota: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in La Plant?
The unemployment rate in La Plant is 56.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Plant?
0% of adults in La Plant 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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