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Wanblee, SD
Census-designated place in Jackson County, South Dakota.
Population
534
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
265
ZIP codes
0
Wanblee and its ZIP codes
Wanblee at a glance
- Wanblee is about 22 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Median rent is $399 a month.
Local data for Wanblee, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wanblee, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
53.4%
Median rent
$399/mo
Homeownership
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
27.0
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Wanblee.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,358
691 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,054
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.28M
FY 2026, $14,356 per person
How people get to work
Wanblee, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Wanblee, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
928
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
21.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wanblee, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
36.4%
U.S. 12.8% +23.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Wanblee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InteriorTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| KadokaCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Corn CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2 |
| AllenCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| BelvidereTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| MartinCity | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| KyleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| CottonwoodTown | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wanblee, SD in?
- Wanblee is in Jackson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Wanblee, SD?
- About 534 people live in Wanblee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wanblee?
- Nearby places include Interior (19 mi), Kadoka (19 mi), Corn Creek (23 mi), Allen (24 mi), Norris (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023