Old Elm Spring Colony, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
45 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$113,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hutchinson 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

Hutchinson County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 18
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 3 3 48
May 3 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 19, SD State House District 19, SD
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Schools

Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Mitchell Technical Institute
17 miles, N • 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
18 miles, N • 1.9 star
Mount Marty College
47 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Avera Queen of Peace
18 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
54 miles, E • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
139 miles, N • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
176 miles, SW • 1 star
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