Long Lake Colony, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,058 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$450 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McPherson 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

McPherson County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 12
Feb 1 7 17
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 0 7 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 7%

Schools

Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
4 miles, W 3.2 star
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
5 miles, NE 3.7 star
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
9 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Presentation College
18 miles, SE 1.9 star
Northern State University
20 miles, SE 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
85 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Avera St Lukes
19 miles, SE 5 star
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
21 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
22 miles, SE 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
92 miles, NE 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
122 miles, NW 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
132 miles, E 1.4 star