Moody County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,371 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$206,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$648 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 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 5 14
Feb 1 5 19
Mar 2 7 30
Apr 2 4 45
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 6 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 25, SD State House District 25, SD
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Schools

Flandreau Middle School - 03
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
Flandreau Elementary - 04
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
Flandreau High School - 01
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Colman-Egan High School - 01
7 miles, W • 3.7 star

Colleges

Dakota State University
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
22 miles, N • 2.8 star
Southeast Technical Institute
31 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Stewart School
32 miles, SW

Hospitals

Brookings Health System
21 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
30 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
131 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
166 miles, E • 1 star