Long Lake, 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 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
17 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
27.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,438 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$28,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$292 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$464 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
13.0% 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 13
Feb 0 7 18
Mar 1 8 30
Apr 2 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 7 30
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 77% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 4%

Schools

Ashley High School
15 miles, N 3.2 star
Ashley Elementary School
15 miles, N 3.7 star
Leola Elementary - 02
16 miles, SE 3.7 star

Colleges

Presentation College
43 miles, SE 1.9 star
Northern State University
45 miles, SE 1.9 star
Sitting Bull College
72 miles, NW 1 star

Hospitals

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
47 miles, SE 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
78 miles, NE 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
97 miles, NW 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
136 miles, E 1.4 star