Living in McLaughlin, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McLaughlin · Census data 2020–2024
McLaughlin has 683 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $62,159 (17% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $62,400, the median rent is $923/month.
McLaughlin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McLaughlin at a glance
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 30.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $62,159State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $62,400State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $923/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is McLaughlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 16.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in McLaughlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McLaughlin the median home value is $62,400, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $923 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $972 a month in housing costs.
McLaughlin median household income
The median household income in McLaughlin is $62,159 and the income per person is $26,935. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in McLaughlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 252
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.24
McLaughlin demographics
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McLaughlin ›
Education in McLaughlin
25.1% of adults 25 and older in McLaughlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McLaughlin
- Unemployment rate
- 16.9%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
McLaughlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin | 683 | $62,159 | $62,400 | $923 |
| Little Eagle | 275 | $23,750 | — | $243 |
| Bullhead | 294 | $32,589 | — | $592 |
| Selfridge | 198 | $56,250 | $70,600 | $492 |
| Wakpala | 144 | $20,938 | $62,500 | $450 |
| Kenel | 163 | $68,750 | $102,500 | $388 |
| Fort Yates | 107 | $97,250 | $129,200 | — |
| Pollock | 270 | $66,875 | $65,000 | $771 |
| Mobridge | 2,932 | $65,357 | $136,800 | $953 |
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What is the median household income in McLaughlin, SD?
The median household income in McLaughlin is $62,159, 17% 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 McLaughlin?
The median home value in McLaughlin is $62,400, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in McLaughlin?
The median gross rent in McLaughlin is $923 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is McLaughlin, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 16.9%; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in McLaughlin?
The median age in McLaughlin is 30.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in McLaughlin?
The average commute to work in McLaughlin is 20 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McLaughlin?
The unemployment rate in McLaughlin is 16.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McLaughlin?
25.1% of adults in McLaughlin 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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