Richland, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
168 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,295 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
58.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$206,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$682 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$417 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
Sioux City Metro Area
3
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
Sioux City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 17, SD State House District 17, SD
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Schools

Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
6 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Akron Westfield Middle School
7 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

University of South Dakota
14 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Briar Cliff University
20 miles, S • 2.3 star
St Luke's College
21 miles, S • 2.8 star
Western Iowa Tech Community College
25 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Lukes Regional Medical Center
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
57 miles, N • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
108 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
132 miles, SW • 1 star
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