Roslyn, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
174 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$490 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$421 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Day County
1
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

Day County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 11
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 6 29
Apr 2 4 43
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 1 6 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Webster Area Middle School - 02
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Webster Area High School - 01
11 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Webster Area Elementary - 03
11 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Waubay Middle School - 03
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
21 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lake Area Technical College
45 miles, S • 1.9 star
Northern State University
48 miles, W • 1.9 star
Presentation College
48 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
45 miles, W • 1 star
Hector International Airport
104 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
114 miles, N • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
137 miles, S • 1.4 star
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