Fordham Township, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
119 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$468 $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

Clark County
2
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

Clark County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 12
Feb 1 6 18
Mar 1 6 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 4 30
Dec 1 6 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 22, SD State House District 22, SD
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Schools

Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Clark Colony Elementary - 05
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hillside Colony High School - 07
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lake Area Technical College
41 miles, E • 1.9 star
Northern State University
56 miles, N • 1.9 star
Presentation College
58 miles, N • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
63 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
54 miles, N • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
99 miles, S • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
155 miles, N • 1 star
Hector International Airport
158 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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