Living in Little Eagle, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Eagle · Census data 2020–2024
Little Eagle has 275 residents with a median age of 19.3. The median household income is $23,750 (68% lower than the South Dakota median), the median rent is $243/month.
Little Eagle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Little Eagle at a glance
- Population
- 275
- Median age
- 19.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $23,750State: $75,081
- Median rent
- $243/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 5.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Little Eagle a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 68% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 58.1%; a poverty rate of 73.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Little Eagle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Eagle the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $243 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Little Eagle median household income
The median household income in Little Eagle is $23,750 and the income per person is $5,439. 73.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Little Eagle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 76
- Owner-occupied
- 5.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 94.1%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 4.04
Little Eagle demographics
- Population
- 275
- Median age
- 19.3
- Under 18
- 47.3%
- 65 and older
- 5.8%
- Households
- 68
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Eagle ›
Education in Little Eagle
0% of adults 25 and older in Little Eagle have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Little Eagle
- Unemployment rate
- 58.1%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 57.4%
Little Eagle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Eagle | 275 | $23,750 | — | $243 |
| McLaughlin | 683 | $62,159 | $62,400 | $923 |
| Wakpala | 144 | $20,938 | $62,500 | $450 |
| Bullhead | 294 | $32,589 | — | $592 |
| Kenel | 163 | $68,750 | $102,500 | $388 |
| Mobridge | 2,932 | $65,357 | $136,800 | $953 |
| Timber Lake | 779 | $60,694 | $81,400 | $546 |
| Selfridge | 198 | $56,250 | $70,600 | $492 |
| Pollock | 270 | $66,875 | $65,000 | $771 |
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What is the median household income in Little Eagle, SD?
The median household income in Little Eagle is $23,750, 68% 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 Little Eagle?
The median gross rent in Little Eagle is $243 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Little Eagle, SD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 68% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 58.1%; a poverty rate of 73.1%.
What is the median age in Little Eagle?
The median age in Little Eagle is 19.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Little Eagle?
The average commute to work in Little Eagle is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Little Eagle?
The unemployment rate in Little Eagle is 58.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Little Eagle?
0% of adults in Little Eagle 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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