Hamlin County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,288 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,194 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$207,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$625 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 13
Feb 1 7 18
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Hamlin Elementary - 09
6 miles, W • 3.7 star
Hamlin Middle School - 02
6 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hamlin High School - 01
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
Castlewood Elementary - 02
8 miles, E • 4.6 star

Colleges

Lake Area Technical College
16 miles, NE • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
32 miles, S • 2.8 star
Dakota State University
46 miles, S • 2.3 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
61 miles, NE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Brookings Health System
33 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
79 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
81 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
156 miles, NE • 1.4 star