Living in Wanblee, South Dakota

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

Wanblee has 534 residents with a median age of 27. The median rent is $399/month.

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

Wanblee at a glance

Population
534
Median age
27State: 38
Median rent
$399/moState: $946
Homeowners
25.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%

Is Wanblee a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 53.4%.

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

Cost of living in Wanblee

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wanblee the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $399 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Wanblee$399
South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Housing in Wanblee: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
138
Owner-occupied
25.4%
Renter-occupied
74.6%
Vacant
17.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
4.68

Wanblee demographics

Population
534
Median age
27
Under 18
45.1%
65 and older
0.7%
Households
114
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White1.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Wanblee

7.9% of adults 25 and older in Wanblee have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wanblee7.9%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wanblee

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
37.7%

Wanblee vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wanblee534——$399
Kadoka372$43,750—$413
Corn Creek113$2,499——
Belvidere114$50,469$17,500—
Martin947$54,063$103,900$638
Kyle667$36,250$9,999$634
Philip571$56,635$182,100$642
Wall622$58,984$164,800—

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Living in Wanblee: FAQ

How much is rent in Wanblee?

The median gross rent in Wanblee is $399 per month, about 25.1% of household income.

Is Wanblee, SD a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 53.4%.

What is the median age in Wanblee?

The median age in Wanblee is 27 years (South Dakota: 38).

What is the unemployment rate in Wanblee?

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

How educated is Wanblee?

7.9% of adults in Wanblee 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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