Hetland, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
12.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$483 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kingsbury County
1
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

Kingsbury County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 13
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 1 6 31
Apr 2 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 6 18

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 66%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD State House District 8, SD
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Schools

Arlington Elementary - 02
5 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Arlington High School - 01
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Arlington Jr High - 03
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

South Dakota State University
23 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Dakota State University
26 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lake Area Technical College
37 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Southeast Technical Institute
60 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Brookings Health System
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
37 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
60 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
94 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
175 miles, E • 1 star
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