State Senate District 27, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
23,210 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,329 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$177 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 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 4 24
Feb 0 6 27
Mar 1 8 35
Apr 2 6 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 2 47
Nov 1 5 34
Dec 0 5 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State House District 27, SD
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Schools

Interior Elementary - 09
12 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Rockyford School - 03
20 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Oglala Lakota College
16 miles, SW • 1 star
Western Dakota Technical Institute
63 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
57 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
178 miles, NW • 1 star
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