New Witten, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 9/10
directions_bus Transit 9/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
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
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
66 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
19.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,900 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$135,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$420 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tripp County
2
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

Tripp County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 22
Feb 1 7 26
Mar 1 9 35
Apr 2 6 47
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 7 35
Dec 0 7 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 21, SD State House District 21, SD
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Schools

Winner Elementary - 04
12 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Winner Middle School - 02
12 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Winner High School - 01
12 miles, SE • 3.7 star
O'Kreek Elementary - 14
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
29 miles, W • 1 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
104 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
106 miles, E • 2.3 star
Oglala Lakota College
108 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Avera Gregory Hospital
36 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
154 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
161 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
168 miles, E • 1.4 star
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