Cow Creek, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
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
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
64 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,224 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
89.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
16.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sully County
4
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

Sully County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 18
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 1 8 33
Apr 2 4 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 7 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 5%

Schools

Jefferson Elementary - 06
13 miles, S 2.8 star
Kennedy Elementary - 08
13 miles, S 3.2 star
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
14 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
87 miles, SW 1 star
Sitting Bull College
107 miles, N 1 star
Northern State University
115 miles, E 1.9 star
Presentation College
116 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Avera St Mary's Hospital
14 miles, S 5 star
Mobridge Regional Hospital-Cah
69 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
118 miles, E 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
133 miles, W 1.4 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
154 miles, N 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
186 miles, NE 1 star