Fort Pierre, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
2,534 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,732 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$674 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$816 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stanley County
3
Pierre Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Stanley County
3
Pierre Urban Area
6
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 18
Feb 0 7 23
Mar 1 7 33
Apr 2 5 46
May 2 0 57
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 5 33
Dec 0 5 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 24, SD State House District 24, SD
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Schools

Stanley County Elementary - 08
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Stanley County Middle School - 02
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Stanley County High School - 01
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
75 miles, SW • 1 star
Oglala Lakota College
116 miles, W • 1 star
Northern State University
119 miles, E • 1.9 star
Sitting Bull College
120 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Mary's Hospital
2 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
122 miles, E • 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
134 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
167 miles, N • 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
189 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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