What are the schools like in Oacoma, SD?

School district data for Oacoma is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Oacoma?

The median household income in Oacoma, SD is $67,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Oacoma, SD?

Oacoma has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.3 inches.

Oacoma, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oacoma, SD affordable or expensive?

Oacoma's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oacoma is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $142,700 and the median rent is $744 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oacoma, SD?

Oacoma has a violent crime rate of 79.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 529.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oacoma, SD a Good Place to Live?

Oacoma is a small town of 406 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $67,083 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Oacoma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oacoma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oacoma city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.1

Oacoma's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oacoma costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oacoma, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$142,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oacoma's violent crime rate is 79.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.3 /100k

Property Crime

529.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Oacoma, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oacoma sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 20.4 inches of annual precipitation and 43.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oacoma, SD
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	20.4"
Annual Snowfall	43.3"

Demographics

Metric	Oacoma, SD	National Avg
Population	406	—
Median Age	57.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	28.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chamberlain, SD 2 mi Pukwana, SD 9 mi Reliance, SD 13 mi Ola, SD 16 mi Fort Thompson, SD 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Oacoma

Oacoma, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57365

Oacoma vs Other Cities

Oacoma, SD vs Chamberlain, SD Oacoma, SD vs Pukwana, SD Oacoma, SD vs Reliance, SD Oacoma, SD vs Ola, SD Oacoma, SD vs Fort Thompson, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oacoma, SD affordable or expensive?

Oacoma's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oacoma roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $142,700 and median rent is $744/month.

What is the crime rate in Oacoma, SD?

Oacoma's violent crime rate is 79.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 529.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oacoma?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Oacoma, SD a good place to live?

Oacoma, SD has a population of 406, a median household income of $67,083, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oacoma?

Oacoma averages 30.6°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.4 inches with about 43.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oacoma?

Oacoma, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57365.

What is the population of Oacoma?

The population of Oacoma, South Dakota is 406 with a median age of 57.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oacoma?

Key numbers for living in Oacoma: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $142,700, median household income $67,083, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oacoma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.