McPherson County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
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
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
2,278 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,024 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$477 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$464 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.2% 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 0 6 12
Feb 0 6 17
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 65
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 6 29
Dec 0 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 23, SD State House District 23, SD
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Schools

Leola Elementary - 02
14 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Leola High School - 01
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Leola Middle School - 03
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Presentation College
40 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northern State University
42 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Sitting Bull College
73 miles, NW • 1 star

Hospitals

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
45 miles, SE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
83 miles, NE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
100 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
139 miles, E • 1.4 star