What are the schools like in Oelrichs, SD?

Oelrichs is served primarily by Oelrichs School District 23-3. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.

What is the median household income in Oelrichs?

The median household income in Oelrichs, SD is $67,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Oelrichs, SD?

Oelrichs has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.8 inches.

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

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

Oelrichs has a violent crime rate of 104.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 14.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oelrichs, SD a Good Place to Live?

Oelrichs is a small town of 213 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $67,917 and a 7.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Oelrichs stands out for below-average home prices.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Oelrichs metro area.

Metric	Oelrichs, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$66,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oelrichs's violent crime rate is 104.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

104.3 /100k

Property Crime

14.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oelrichs is served primarily by Oelrichs School District 23-3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oelrichs, SD	National Avg
School District	Oelrichs School District 23-3	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oelrichs sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 88.9°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation and 43.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oelrichs, SD
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	88.9°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	43.8"

Demographics

Metric	Oelrichs, SD	National Avg
Population	213	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	34.7%	22.2%
65 and over	29.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Oelrichs

Oelrichs, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57763

Oelrichs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oelrichs, SD affordable or expensive?

Oelrichs has a median home value of $66,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $67,917.

What is the crime rate in Oelrichs, SD?

Oelrichs's violent crime rate is 104.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 14.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oelrichs?

Public schools in Oelrichs are operated by Oelrichs School District 23-3. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oelrichs, SD a good place to live?

Oelrichs, SD has a population of 213, a median household income of $67,917, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Oelrichs?

Oelrichs averages 35.8°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches with about 43.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oelrichs?

Oelrichs, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57763.

What is the population of Oelrichs?

The population of Oelrichs, South Dakota is 213 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oelrichs?

Key numbers for living in Oelrichs: median home $66,500, median household income $67,917, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oelrichs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.