Gann Valley, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
5 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$319 $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

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 5 18
Feb 1 5 23
Mar 1 8 34
Apr 2 5 47
May 2 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 5 33
Dec 0 5 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Kimball Elementary - 02
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
Kimball High School - 01
20 miles, S • 3.7 star
Kimball Middle School - 04
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
53 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
55 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Dakota State University
93 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sinte Gleska University
96 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
102 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
116 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
201 miles, NE • 1 star
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