Lake Andes, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
934 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,714 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$46,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charles Mix 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

Charles Mix County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 7 35
Apr 3 4 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 6 35
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Schools

Andes Central High School - 01
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Andes Central Middle School - 04
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Andes Central Elementary - 02
<1 miles, E 1.9 star
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
6 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
45 miles, NE 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
46 miles, NE 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
60 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Joe Foss Field
95 miles, E 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
152 miles, S 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
158 miles, NE 1 star