Prairiewood Village, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
496 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
68.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,681 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$443,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,131 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,088 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
4
Aberdeen Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
4
Aberdeen Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 13
Feb 1 7 18
Mar 1 6 30
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Schools

Holgate Middle School - 02
3 miles, W 3.7 star
Roncalli Jr & Sr High School
3 miles, W 5 star
CC Lee Elementary - 05
3 miles, W 3.7 star
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
3 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

Presentation College
4 miles, W 1.9 star
Northern State University
5 miles, SW 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
66 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
4 miles, SW 3.2 star
Avera St Lukes
4 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
4 miles, SW 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
99 miles, N 1 star
Hector International Airport
124 miles, NE 1.4 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
142 miles, NW 1.4 star