Fort Thompson, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,134 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
56.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$256 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buffalo 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

Buffalo County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 17
Feb 1 5 22
Mar 1 8 33
Apr 2 4 46
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 5 32
Dec 0 5 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 26, SD State House District 26B, SD
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Schools

Chamberlain Elementary - 03
18 miles, S • 2.8 star
Chamberlain Jr High - 02
19 miles, S • 2.8 star
Chamberlain High School - 01
19 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
73 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
74 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sinte Gleska University
80 miles, W • 1 star
Northern State University
106 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Mary's Hospital
51 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
108 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
137 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
181 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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