Clearwater Township, 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 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
137 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$106,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$265,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,100 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$392 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miner 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

Miner County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 3 4 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 6 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Howard Elementary - 02
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Howard Jr High - 05
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Howard High School - 01
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Dakota State University
16 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
35 miles, W • 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
40 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Avera Queen of Peace
34 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
113 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
198 miles, E • 1 star
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