Spring Lake Colony, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
38 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$109,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$387,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$758 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kingsbury 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

Kingsbury County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 1 6 31
Apr 3 4 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 6 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD State House District 8, SD
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Schools

Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Oldham-Ramona High School - 01
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Dakota State University
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
20 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lake Area Technical College
46 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Southeast Technical Institute
50 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Brookings Health System
21 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
50 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
104 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
177 miles, E • 1 star
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