Miner 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 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,299 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,589 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$427 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.3% 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 6 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 1 6 32
Apr 3 4 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 6 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD State House District 8, SD
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Schools

Howard Jr High - 05
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Howard High School - 01
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Howard Elementary - 02
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Dakota State University
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
30 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
31 miles, SW • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
46 miles, E • 2.8 star

Hospitals

Avera Queen of Peace
29 miles, SW • 5 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
53 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
106 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
203 miles, E • 1 star