What are the schools like in Wall, SD?

Wall is served primarily by Wall School District 51-5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Wall?

The median household income in Wall, SD is $71,364 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Wall, SD?

Wall has an average high temperature of 35.1°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Wall, SD affordable or expensive?

Wall's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wall is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,000 and the median rent is $539 per month.

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

Wall has a violent crime rate of 656.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3129.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wall, SD a Good Place to Live?

Wall is a small town of 650 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $71,364 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Wall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Wall 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: 90.3

Wall's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wall costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wall, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$539	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,364	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Wall's violent crime rate is 656.6 per 100,000 residents — 73% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

656.6 /100k

Property Crime

3129.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wall is served primarily by Wall School District 51-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wall, SD	National Avg
School District	Wall School District 51-5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wall sees average highs of 35.1°F in January and 89.0°F in July, with 17.7 inches of annual precipitation and 30.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wall, SD
Average High — January	35.1°F
Average High — July	89.0°F
Annual Precipitation	17.7"
Annual Snowfall	30.4"

Demographics

Metric	Wall, SD	National Avg
Population	650	—
Median Age	46.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quinn, SD 6 mi Wasta, SD 11 mi Cottonwood, SD 17 mi Interior, SD 23 mi Philip, SD 29 mi

ZIP Codes in Wall

Wall, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57790

Wall vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wall, SD affordable or expensive?

Wall's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wall roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,000 and median rent is $539/month.

What is the crime rate in Wall, SD?

Wall's violent crime rate is 656.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3129.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wall?

Public schools in Wall are operated by Wall School District 51-5. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wall, SD a good place to live?

Wall, SD has a population of 650, a median household income of $71,364, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. 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 Wall?

Wall averages 35.1°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.7 inches with about 30.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wall?

Wall, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57790.

What is the population of Wall?

The population of Wall, South Dakota is 650 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wall?

Key numbers for living in Wall: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $175,000, median household income $71,364, crime index 163 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.