Eureka, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
946 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$69,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$438 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McPherson 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

McPherson County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 13
Feb 0 7 18
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 6 29
Dec 0 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 23, SD State House District 23, SD
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Schools

Eureka Elementary - 02
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Eureka High School - 01
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Eureka Middle School - 03
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Sitting Bull College
55 miles, NW • 1 star
Presentation College
58 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northern State University
59 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
62 miles, SE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
88 miles, N • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
92 miles, NE • 1 star
Hector International Airport
156 miles, E • 1.4 star
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