State Senate District 35, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
26,267 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,451 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$258,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$577 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,112 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 5 24
Feb 0 7 26
Mar 1 10 33
Apr 2 9 42
May 4 1 51
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 2 45
Nov 1 5 33
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 (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State House District 35, SD
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Schools

East Middle School - 30
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Valley View Elementary - 13
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western Dakota Technical Institute
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Headlines Academy Inc
4 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
120 miles, NW • 1 star
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