What are the schools like in Ramona, SD?

Ramona is served primarily by Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District 39-6. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ramona?

The median household income in Ramona, SD is $52,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Ramona, SD?

Ramona has an average high temperature of 23.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.8 inches.

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

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

Ramona has a violent crime rate of 109.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 617.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ramona, SD a Good Place to Live?

Ramona is a small town of 284 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $52,292 and a 1.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Ramona stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Ramona 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 Ramona metro area.

Metric	Ramona, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ramona's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.4 /100k

Property Crime

617.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ramona is served primarily by Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District 39-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ramona, SD	National Avg
School District	Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District 39-6	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ramona sees average highs of 23.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation and 36.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ramona, SD
Average High — January	23.7°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.4"
Annual Snowfall	36.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ramona, SD	National Avg
Population	284	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	11.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spring Lake Colony, SD 8 mi Oldham, SD 9 mi Madison, SD 9 mi Nunda, SD 10 mi Winfred, SD 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ramona

Ramona, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57054

Ramona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramona, SD affordable or expensive?

Ramona has a median home value of $87,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $52,292.

What is the crime rate in Ramona, SD?

Ramona's violent crime rate is 109.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 617.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ramona?

Public schools in Ramona are operated by Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District 39-6. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ramona, SD a good place to live?

Ramona, SD has a population of 284, a median household income of $52,292, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 Ramona?

Ramona averages 23.7°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches with about 36.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ramona?

Ramona, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57054.

What is the population of Ramona?

The population of Ramona, South Dakota is 284 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ramona?

Key numbers for living in Ramona: median home $87,000, median household income $52,292, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ramona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.