Roberts County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
10,219 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,691 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$440 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 1 7 28
Apr 2 4 44
May 2 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 7 15

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 1, SD State House District 1, SD
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Schools

Westside Elementary - 03
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Browns Valley Middle
6 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Browns Valley Elementary
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sisseton High School - 01
6 miles, NW • 3.7 star

Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
North Dakota State College of Science
48 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Lake Area Technical College
50 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
51 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
32 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
72 miles, W • 1 star
Hector International Airport
90 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
122 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
140 miles, SE • 1 star