State House District 8, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
26,291 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,441 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$220,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$608 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$674 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 14
Feb 1 6 19
Mar 1 7 31
Apr 2 3 45
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 7 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD
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Schools

Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
Oldham-Ramona High School - 01
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Dakota State University
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
South Dakota State University
23 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lake Area Technical College
47 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Southeast Technical Institute
51 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Brookings Health System
24 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
51 miles, S • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
102 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
180 miles, E • 1 star
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