Ash Township, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,077 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$654 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$333 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennington County
6
Rapid City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennington County
6
Rapid City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 23
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 1 9 35
Apr 2 6 46
May 3 1 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 2 48
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 0 5 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 27, SD State House District 27, SD
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Schools

Wall High School - 01
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Wall Middle School - 06
16 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Wall Elementary - 02
16 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Western Dakota Technical Institute
50 miles, W • 1.9 star
Headlines Academy Inc
52 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
52 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
45 miles, W • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
166 miles, NW • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
190 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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