Mellette, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
144 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$334 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Spink 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

Spink County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 1 5 30
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 46
Nov 1 4 31
Dec 1 5 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 22, SD State House District 22, SD
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Schools

Northwestern High School - 01
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Northwestern Middle School - 02
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Northwestern Elementary - 04
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Northern State University
20 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Presentation College
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Lake Area Technical College
71 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Lukes
21 miles, NE • 5 star
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
21 miles, NE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
123 miles, N • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
139 miles, S • 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
146 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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