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 Facts about the Pine Ridge Reservation

The Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota was formerly the Red Cloud Agency; and was settled by the great War-Chief and the Oglala Lakota people.

Today's Facts

•  The Pine Ridge Reservation in Shannon County, South Dakota is said to be the poorest in the United States.

•  Population: 36,000 Lakota people, one half of the population is under the age of 18, this figure was given by Indian Health Service

•  Unemployment: Estimates of 73-85%

•  Per Capita Income: $ 4000

•  Life Expectancy: Male-55 (US Average 75)  Female 60 (US Average 80)

•  Infant Mortality Rate: Twice the national Average

•  Suicide rate: 72% higher that the national average

•  Diabetic rate: 37% of the population

•  Alcoholism: 4 million cans of beer (10,958 cans each day) are sold every year in White Clay, Nebraska. This town of fewer than 35 people is 1 mile from the reservation. Alcohol sales are illegal on the reservation.

•  Children in Poverty: 69% of the children on the Pine Ridge Reservation live in poverty.