Bushnell, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
66 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$381 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$707 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brookings County
2
Brookings Urban Area
2
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brookings County
3
Brookings Urban Area
3
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 14
Feb 1 5 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 2 4 45
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 8 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD State House District 8, SD
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Schools

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

South Dakota State University
7 miles, W • 2.8 star
Dakota State University
32 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lake Area Technical College
46 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Brookings Health System
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
52 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
117 miles, NW • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
152 miles, E • 1 star
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