Congressional District, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
899,194 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,421 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$236,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$597 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$785 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 17
Feb 0 6 22
Mar 1 7 32
Apr 2 5 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 0 7 20

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Schools

Kennedy Elementary - 08
6 miles, SW 3.2 star
Buchanan Elementary - 03
7 miles, SW 3.2 star
Jefferson Elementary - 06
7 miles, W 2.8 star
TF Riggs High School - 01
7 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
82 miles, SW 1 star
Northern State University
110 miles, E 1.9 star
Presentation College
111 miles, E 1.9 star
Sitting Bull College
115 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

Avera St Mary's Hospital
8 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
113 miles, E 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
142 miles, W 1.4 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
163 miles, N 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
184 miles, SE 1.4 star