City

Leola, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  McPherson County  ·  South Dakota

👥638Population
💰$76,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$72,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate115 (28.3%)
Some College54 (13.3%)
Associates44 (10.8%)
Bachelors38 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree154 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College13.3%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
16%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$72,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units298
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Leola, SD

Leola is a city in South Dakota, located in McPherson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 638 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Leola is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,667 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Leola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leola is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.22%).

Leola, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Leola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57456 638 $76,667 $72,100 $850 2.1% 47.2% 82.0%