Cottonwood, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
105 332.4M (US)
Median Age
0.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
90.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,341 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$179,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$670 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$562 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson 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

Jackson County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 1 7 36
Apr 2 4 47
May 3 0 58
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 0 5 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 27, SD State House District 27, SD
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Schools

Philip High School - 01
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
Philip Jr High - 03
13 miles, E • 3.2 star
Philip Elementary - 02
13 miles, E • 3.7 star
Wall High School - 01
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Oglala Lakota College
45 miles, SW • 1 star
Western Dakota Technical Institute
64 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
66 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
58 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
182 miles, NW • 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
199 miles, E • 1 star
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