What are the schools like in Wounded Knee, SD?

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

What is the median household income in Wounded Knee?

The median household income in Wounded Knee, SD is $2,499 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 100.0%.

What is the weather like in Wounded Knee, SD?

Wounded Knee has an average high temperature of 36.7°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.8 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Wounded Knee, SD?

Crime rate data for Wounded Knee is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Wounded Knee, SD a Good Place to Live?

Wounded Knee is a small town of 378 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $2,499 and a 100.0% unemployment rate.

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

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

All Wounded Knee 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 Wounded Knee metro area.

Metric	Wounded Knee, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$2,499	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Wounded Knee is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wounded Knee, 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	24.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wounded Knee sees average highs of 36.7°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 16.6 inches of annual precipitation and 45.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wounded Knee, SD
Average High — January	36.7°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	16.6"
Annual Snowfall	45.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wounded Knee, SD	National Avg
Population	378	—
Median Age	22.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	100.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	41.5%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Porcupine, SD 9 mi Manderson-White Horse Creek, SD 9 mi Pine Ridge, SD 12 mi Batesland, SD 13 mi White Clay, NE 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Wounded Knee

Wounded Knee, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57794

Wounded Knee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wounded Knee, SD affordable or expensive?

Wounded Knee has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $2,499.

What is the crime rate in Wounded Knee, SD?

Crime data for Wounded Knee is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Wounded Knee?

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

Is Wounded Knee, SD a good place to live?

Wounded Knee, SD has a population of 378, a median household income of $2,499, and an unemployment rate of 100.0%. 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 Wounded Knee?

Wounded Knee averages 36.7°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.6 inches with about 45.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wounded Knee?

Wounded Knee, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57794.

What is the population of Wounded Knee?

The population of Wounded Knee, South Dakota is 378 with a median age of 22.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wounded Knee?

Key numbers for living in Wounded Knee: median home N/A, median household income $2,499. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wounded Knee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.