Bristol, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
245 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$480 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Day County
1
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

Day County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 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 is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 1, SD State House District 1, SD
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Schools

Webster Area Middle School - 02
11 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Webster Area High School - 01
11 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Webster Area Elementary - 03
11 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Langford Area High School - 01
18 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Northern State University
37 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Presentation College
38 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Lake Area Technical College
44 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
35 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Avera St Lukes
36 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
34 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
118 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
118 miles, N • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
131 miles, S • 1.4 star
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