Porcupine, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
549 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$20,256 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
39.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$45,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$214 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$129 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oglala Lakota County
3
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

Oglala Lakota County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 1 6 28
Mar 1 8 36
Apr 2 6 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 1 2 48
Nov 1 5 34
Dec 0 6 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 27, SD State House District 27, SD
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Batesland School - 01
15 miles, SE • 1 star
Browse all schools near Oglala Lakota County

Colleges

Oglala Lakota College
8 miles, NE • 1 star
Chadron State College
46 miles, W • 2.3 star
Browse all colleges near Oglala Lakota County

Hospitals

Browse all hospitals near Oglala Lakota County

Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
65 miles, N • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
176 miles, NW • 1 star
Browse all airports near Oglala Lakota County