Milbank, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,513 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,462 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$448 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant 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

Grant County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 7 30
Apr 2 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 4 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 4, SD State House District 4, SD
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Schools

Milbank High School - 01
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Milbank Middle School - 02
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Koch Elementary - 03
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Lake Area Technical College
32 miles, W • 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
32 miles, N • 1.4 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
44 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Madison Hospital
26 miles, SE
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
88 miles, NW • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
113 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
118 miles, N • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
127 miles, E • 1 star
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