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Wagner, SD

Charles Mix CountyElev. 441 m
Population
1,555
Median home
$129,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Wagner

With about 1,555 residents, Wagner is one of South Dakota's notable places. Wagner sits in Charles Mix County. The median age is 38.8 and the median household income is $47,137. Homes carry a median value of $129,200, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (48.6%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,555
Median age
38.8
Median household income
$47,137
Per-capita income
$28,959
Poverty rate
15.2%
High-school grad or higher
87.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg. commute
12.5 min
Work from home
2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White48.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Black0.3%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.2%
Sales & office19.5%
Service18.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.7%
Production, transportation & material moving9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$129,200
Median gross rent
$711/mo
Owner-occupied
59.1%
Median year built
1962
Households
521
Avg. household size
2.79

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Wagner has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading55%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Wagner High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Wagner Middle School - 03MiddleGrades 5–8
Wagner Elementary - 02Elementary
Early Learning Center - 04Grades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime28% above national
Wagner495
South Dakota377
United States386
↑ 93% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime147% above national
Wagner4,812
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↑ 369% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wagner Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wagner.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Charles Mix County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wagner is in Charles Mix County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wagner sits in Charles Mix County. Elevation ~441 m.

Map of Wagner
Wagner, SD
Where Wagner is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wagner House
Notable people from Wagner
Doug Eggers
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Nearby cities
Springfield (25 mi)Parkston (27 mi)Yankton (47 mi)Mitchell (47 mi)Vermillion (72 mi)Chamberlain (72 mi)

Common questions

Wagner — frequently asked

What is the population of Wagner, South Dakota?
Wagner has a population of about 1,555, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wagner?
The median home value in Wagner is $129,200, and the median gross rent is $711/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wagner safe? What is the crime rate?
Wagner Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 495 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wagner face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Charles Mix County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Wagner?
Wagner has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wagner?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Wagner. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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