De Smet, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
974 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,139 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$558 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kingsbury 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

Kingsbury County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 15
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 1 7 31
Apr 2 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 7 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

De Smet High School - 01
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
De Smet Middle School - 03
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lake Preston Middle School - 03
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Dakota State University
34 miles, S • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
38 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Lake Area Technical College
42 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
53 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Brookings Health System
39 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
69 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
85 miles, N • 1 star
Hector International Airport
179 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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