State Senate District 4, SD
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
26,995
332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$76,002
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$183,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$528
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5%
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 | 7 | 12 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 17 |
| Mar | 1 | 7 | 29 |
| Apr | 2 | 3 | 44 |
| May | 2 | 0 | 56 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 71 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 69 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 46 |
| Nov | 1 | 5 | 30 |
| Dec | 0 | 7 | 16 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.
Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 69%Schools
Florence Middle School - 03
5 miles, W
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3.2
Florence Elementary - 02
5 miles, W
•
3.2
Florence High School - 01
5 miles, W
•
3.7
Jefferson Elementary - 09
12 miles, S
•
4.1
Colleges
Lake Area Technical College
13 miles, S
•
1.9
Sisseton Wahpeton College
35 miles, NE
•
1.4
South Dakota State University
56 miles, S
•
2.8
Northern State University
67 miles, NW
•
1.9
Hospitals
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
12 miles, S
•
4.1
Sanford Hospital Webster-Cah
24 miles, N
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
31 miles, E
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4.1
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
34 miles, SE
Airports
Aberdeen Regional Airport
64 miles, NW
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1
Joe Foss Field
106 miles, S
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1.4
Hector International Airport
129 miles, NE
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1.4
Jamestown Regional Airport
146 miles, N
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1