Day County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
5,460 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,270 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$469 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 6 29
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 1 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 1, SD State House District 1, SD
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Schools

Webster Area Middle School - 02
3 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Webster Area High School - 01
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Webster Area Elementary - 03
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Waubay Middle School - 03
13 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lake Area Technical College
39 miles, S • 1.9 star
Northern State University
44 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Presentation College
45 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
41 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
114 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
121 miles, N • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
129 miles, S • 1.4 star