Bon Homme County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
7,024 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,275 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$522 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 20
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 19, SD State House District 19, SD
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Schools

Tyndall Elementary - 04
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Bon Homme High School - 01
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star

Colleges

Mount Marty College
25 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
49 miles, N • 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
50 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Joe Foss Field
71 miles, E • 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
141 miles, SW • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
155 miles, S • 2.8 star