Running Water, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
80 332.4M (US)
Median Age
76.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,295 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$9,999 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$555 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bon Homme 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

Bon Homme County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 3 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 5 35
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 19, SD State House District 19, SD
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Schools

Niobrara Secondary School
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Niobrara Elementary School
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
Springfield Elementary - 03
7 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Santee Elementary School
8 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Mount Marty College
30 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of South Dakota
54 miles, E • 2.3 star
Northeast Community College
59 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Joe Foss Field
83 miles, E • 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
126 miles, SW • 1 star
Lincoln Airport
148 miles, S • 1 star
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