Living in Ward, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ward · Census data 2020–2024
Ward has 52 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $76,875 (about the same as the South Dakota median), the median home value is $151,300.
Ward is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ward at a glance
- Population
- 52
- Median age
- 31.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $76,875State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $151,300State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ward a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ward the median home value is $151,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ward median household income
The median household income in Ward is $76,875 and the income per person is $30,754. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Ward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.00
Ward demographics
- Population
- 52
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 3.8%
- Households
- 26
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ward ›
Education in Ward
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Ward have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ward
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Ward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward | 52 | $76,875 | $151,300 | — |
| Elkton | 977 | $69,688 | $185,100 | $1,061 |
| Flandreau | 2,392 | $49,157 | $150,400 | $763 |
| Lake Benton | 794 | $52,250 | $99,800 | $513 |
| Pipestone | 4,129 | $67,568 | $114,100 | $740 |
| Holland | 292 | $82,794 | $70,900 | $830 |
| Aurora | 1,444 | $95,952 | $234,600 | $840 |
| Egan | 194 | $63,482 | $114,300 | — |
| Ruthton | 222 | $38,864 | $56,800 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Ward, SD?
The median household income in Ward is $76,875, about the same as 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 Ward?
The median home value in Ward is $151,300, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is Ward, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Ward?
The median age in Ward is 31.7 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Ward?
The average commute to work in Ward is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ward?
The unemployment rate in Ward is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ward?
41.5% of adults in Ward 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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