Burke, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
645 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,192 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$524 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$482 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gregory 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

Gregory County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 22
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 7 35
Apr 3 4 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 6 35
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 21, SD State House District 21, SD
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Schools

Burke Elementary - 02
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Burke High School - 01
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Burke Middle School - 04
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
67 miles, NW • 1 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
73 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
74 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
97 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Gregory Hospital
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
131 miles, E • 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
161 miles, S • 1 star
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