Pukwana, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
276 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$735 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brule 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

Brule County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 1 8 34
Apr 3 5 47
May 3 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 6 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 26, SD State House District 26B, SD
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Schools

Chamberlain Jr High - 02
7 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Chamberlain High School - 01
7 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
8 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
58 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
59 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sinte Gleska University
79 miles, W • 1 star
Dakota State University
104 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Avera Gregory Hospital
40 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
121 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
194 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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