Hand County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,045 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,054 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$615 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$506 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 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 0 5 16
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 1 7 32
Apr 2 3 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 5 32
Dec 0 6 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 23, SD State House District 23, SD
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Schools

Miller Elementary - 02
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Miller High School - 01
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Miller Jr High - 04
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Colleges

Northern State University
67 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Presentation College
69 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
76 miles, S • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
77 miles, S • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
68 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
131 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
165 miles, NE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
175 miles, N • 1.4 star