Freeman, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,558 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,114 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$524 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$622 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hutchinson 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

Hutchinson County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 18
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 3 3 48
May 3 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Schools

Freeman Elementary - 02
<1 miles, S 3.7 star
Freeman High School - 01
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
Freeman Jr High - 05
<1 miles, S 3.7 star
Freeman Academy
<1 miles, W 5 star

Colleges

Mount Marty College
33 miles, S 1.9 star
Southeast Technical Institute
36 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
28 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
38 miles, E 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
153 miles, N 1 star
Eppley Airfield
162 miles, S 2.8 star