Ortley, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
62 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
34.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$41,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$264 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$471 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% 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 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Waubay Middle School - 03
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Waubay Elementary - 02
5 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Waubay High School - 01
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Summit Elementary - 02
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
17 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lake Area Technical College
30 miles, S • 1.9 star
Northern State University
63 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Presentation College
63 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
29 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
60 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
111 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, S • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
131 miles, N • 1 star
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