Lemmon, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
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
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
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
1,214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,461 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$549 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$542 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Perkins 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

Perkins County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 17
Feb 0 5 22
Mar 1 8 31
Apr 2 5 44
May 2 1 53
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 0 6 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 28, SD State House District 28B, SD
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Schools

Lemmon Jr High - 06
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lemmon High School - 01
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Lemmon Elementary - 02
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hettinger High School
23 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sitting Bull College
72 miles, E • 1 star
Dickinson State University
72 miles, N • 2.3 star
University of Mary
86 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson
73 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
89 miles, E • 1.4 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
138 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Minot International Airport
166 miles, NE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
179 miles, E • 1 star
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