New Effington, 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 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
236 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,558 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$56,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$265 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Roberts 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

Roberts County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 7 30
Dec 1 8 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 1, SD State House District 1, SD
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Schools

Rosholt Jr High - 04
9 miles, E • 2.3 star
Rosholt Elementary - 02
9 miles, E • 2.8 star
Rosholt High School - 01
9 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
22 miles, SW • 1.4 star
North Dakota State College of Science
32 miles, NE • 2.8 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
52 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Francis Medical Center
34 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
74 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
78 miles, W • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
112 miles, NW • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
138 miles, E • 1 star
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