Lake Norden, SD

Livability

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

Residents

Population
769 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,923 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$201,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$625 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$764 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hamlin 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

Hamlin County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 13
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 1 8 30
Apr 2 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 7 31
Dec 1 8 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% 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
7 miles, N • 3.7 star
Hamlin Middle School - 02
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hamlin High School - 01
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Castlewood Elementary - 02
14 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Lake Area Technical College
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
28 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Dakota State University
40 miles, S • 2.3 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
68 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
23 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Brookings Health System
29 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
73 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
84 miles, N • 1 star
Hector International Airport
163 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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