What are the schools like in Oral, SD?

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

What is the median household income in Oral?

The median household income in Oral, SD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Oral, SD?

Oral has an average high temperature of 38.2°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Oral, SD affordable or expensive?

Oral has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

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

Oral 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 Oral, SD a Good Place to Live?

Oral is a small town of 44 in South Dakota, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Oral's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oral is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oral 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 Oral metro area.

Metric	Oral, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oral'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

Metric	Oral, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	47.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oral sees average highs of 38.2°F in January and 89.0°F in July, with 18.2 inches of annual precipitation and 36.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oral, SD
Average High — January	38.2°F
Average High — July	89.0°F
Annual Precipitation	18.2"
Annual Snowfall	36.8"

Demographics

Metric	Oral, SD	National Avg
Population	44	—
Median Age	53.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buffalo Gap, SD 7 mi Maverick Junction, SD 7 mi Smithwick, SD 8 mi Angostura, SD 9 mi Hot Springs, SD 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Oral

Oral, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57766

Oral vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oral, SD affordable or expensive?

Oral has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Oral, SD?

Oral'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 Oral?

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

Is Oral, SD a good place to live?

Oral, SD has a population of 44, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Oral?

Oral averages 38.2°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.2 inches with about 36.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oral?

Oral, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57766.

What is the population of Oral?

The population of Oral, South Dakota is 44 with a median age of 53.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oral?

Key numbers for living in Oral: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oral side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.