Chelsea, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
57 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$158,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$541 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Faulk 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

Faulk County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 1 6 30
Apr 2 3 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 46
Nov 1 5 31
Dec 0 6 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 23, SD State House District 23, SD
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Schools

Northwestern High School - 01
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Northwestern Middle School - 02
12 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Northwestern Elementary - 04
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Northern State University
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Presentation College
25 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Lake Area Technical College
82 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Lukes
24 miles, NE • 5 star
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
25 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
25 miles, NE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
122 miles, NE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
147 miles, N • 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
148 miles, S • 1.4 star
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