Lesterville, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
92 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$367 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yankton County
4
Yankton Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yankton County
4
Yankton Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 18, SD State House District 18, SD
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Schools

Tabor Elementary - 05
7 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03
7 miles, E • 3.2 star
Scotland High School - 01
10 miles, N • 3.7 star
Scotland Middle School - 05
10 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Mount Marty College
15 miles, S • 1.9 star
University of South Dakota
38 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
50 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
15 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
57 miles, E • 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
148 miles, SW • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
148 miles, S • 2.8 star
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