Box Elder, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
12,457 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,698 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$636 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,277 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.9% 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 4 24
Feb 0 6 26
Mar 1 9 33
Apr 2 9 42
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 2 45
Nov 1 5 33
Dec 0 5 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 35, SD State House District 35, SD
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Schools

Vandenberg Elementary - 02
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Douglas High School - 03
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Patriot Elementary -06
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Western Dakota Technical Institute
5 miles, W • 1.9 star
Headlines Academy Inc
7 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
29 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
123 miles, NW • 1 star
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