Meckling, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
64 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,536 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$683 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$685 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
3
Vermillion Urban Area
3
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
4
Vermillion Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 19
Feb 1 5 23
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 2 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 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 true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% 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%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 17, SD State House District 17, SD
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Schools

Gayville-Volin High School - 01
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Gayville-Volin Jr High - 03
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Gayville-Volin Elementary - 02
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Vermillion Middle School - 02
8 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of South Dakota
8 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
18 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Briar Cliff University
39 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
17 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
54 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
122 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
138 miles, S • 1 star
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