Living in Oglala, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oglala · Census data 2020–2024
Oglala has 1,071 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $21,330 (72% lower than the South Dakota median), the median rent is $605/month.
Oglala is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oglala at a glance
- Population
- 1,071
- Median age
- 28.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $21,330State: $75,081
- Median rent
- $605/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Oglala a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 26.5%; a poverty rate of 68.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oglala
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oglala the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $605 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Oglala median household income
The median household income in Oglala is $21,330 and the income per person is $14,034. 68.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Oglala: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.52
Oglala demographics
- Population
- 1,071
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 3.5%
- Households
- 297
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oglala ›
Education in Oglala
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Oglala have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oglala
- Unemployment rate
- 26.5%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 94.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.7%
Oglala vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oglala | 1,071 | $21,330 | — | $605 |
| Pine Ridge | 2,246 | $53,060 | — | $750 |
| Wounded Knee | 524 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Oelrichs | 198 | $73,523 | $71,700 | $977 |
| Chadron | 5,160 | $54,590 | $153,800 | $881 |
| Kyle | 667 | $36,250 | $9,999 | $634 |
| Hay Springs | 649 | $57,031 | $87,900 | $825 |
| Rushville | 877 | $53,958 | $98,400 | $875 |
| Angostura | 144 | $104,688 | $573,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Oglala, SD?
The median household income in Oglala is $21,330, 72% 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 Oglala?
The median gross rent in Oglala is $605 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Oglala, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 26.5%; a poverty rate of 68.8%.
What is the median age in Oglala?
The median age in Oglala is 28.8 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Oglala?
The average commute to work in Oglala is 14 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oglala?
The unemployment rate in Oglala is 26.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oglala?
16.8% of adults in Oglala 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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