St. Charles, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
11 332.4M (US)
Median Age
74.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
33.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,705 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$379 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gregory 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

Gregory County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 7 35
Apr 3 4 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 6 35
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Schools

South Central High School - 01
7 miles, SE 3.2 star
South Central Middle School - 02
7 miles, SE 3.2 star
South Central Elementary - 03
7 miles, SE 3.2 star
Burke Elementary - 02
12 miles, NW 4.1 star

Colleges

Dakota Wesleyan University
68 miles, E 1.9 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
69 miles, E 2.3 star
Sinte Gleska University
78 miles, NW 1 star
Mount Marty College
86 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Avera Gregory Hospital
20 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
123 miles, E 1.4 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
152 miles, S 1 star