Garden Prairie Township, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
82 332.4M (US)
Median Age
16.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$509 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$746 $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

Brown County
4
Aberdeen 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

Brown County
4
Aberdeen Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 13
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 7 30
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 1, SD State House District 1, SD
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Schools

Groton Area Middle School - 04
12 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Groton Area High School - 01
12 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Groton Area Elementary - 02
12 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Northern State University
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Presentation College
21 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
57 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
18 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Avera St Lukes
20 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
17 miles, NW • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
116 miles, N • 1 star
Hector International Airport
130 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
137 miles, S • 1.4 star
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