Spring Valley 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 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$400 $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

Jerauld 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

Jerauld County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 17
Feb 1 5 22
Mar 1 7 33
Apr 2 5 46
May 2 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 5 33
Dec 1 5 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Schools

Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Wessington Springs High School - 01
16 miles, E 4.1 star

Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
48 miles, SE 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
50 miles, SE 2.3 star
Dakota State University
88 miles, SE 2.3 star
Northern State University
99 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
100 miles, NE 1 star
Joe Foss Field
111 miles, SE 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
200 miles, NE 1 star