Platte, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,310 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,641 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
9 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$622 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Charles Mix 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

Charles Mix County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 21
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 2 8 35
Apr 3 5 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 7 35
Dec 1 8 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Platte - Geddes High School - 01
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Platte - Geddes Jr High - 03
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
10 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
46 miles, E • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
47 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
80 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Gregory Hospital
32 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
106 miles, E • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
144 miles, NE • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
169 miles, S • 1 star
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