Aberdeen, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
28,297 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,715 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$585 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$666 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
4
Aberdeen Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
4
Aberdeen Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 13
Feb 1 7 18
Mar 1 6 30
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 3, SD State House District 3, SD
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Schools

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Colleges

Northern State University
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Presentation College
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
68 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Lukes
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
2 miles, SE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
102 miles, N • 1 star
Hector International Airport
128 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
142 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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