Garden City, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
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
87 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$46,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$908 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$384 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.4% 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 1 5 13
Feb 1 6 17
Mar 1 6 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 0 7 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 4, SD State House District 4, SD
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Schools

Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Silver Lake Colony - 07
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Henry High School - 01
8 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Henry Middle School - 03
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Lake Area Technical College
24 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
49 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Northern State University
56 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Presentation College
57 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
23 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
53 miles, NW • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
104 miles, S • 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
140 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
146 miles, N • 1 star
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