Marshall County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
4,355 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$522 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$590 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 1, SD State House District 1, SD
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Schools

Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02
9 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Britton-Hecla High School - 01
9 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Britton-Hecla Middle School - 03
9 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Westwood Rural Elementary - 05
14 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
28 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Presentation College
47 miles, W • 1.9 star
Northern State University
48 miles, W • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Oakes Community Hospital
38 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
45 miles, W • 1 star
Hector International Airport
90 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
98 miles, N • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
154 miles, NE • 1 star