State Senate District 7, SD
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- 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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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- 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
27,157
332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
49.3%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$64,717
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$244,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$653
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$754
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.5%
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 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 19 |
| Mar | 1 | 7 | 30 |
| Apr | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 57 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 67 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 71 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 69 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 60 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Nov | 1 | 7 | 31 |
| Dec | 1 | 7 | 18 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 54%Schools
Brookings High School - 01
<1 miles, E
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3.7
Medary Elementary - 05
<1 miles, NW
•
3.2
George S Mickelson Middle School - 02
<1 miles, SE
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2.8
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
<1 miles, NE
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3.2
Colleges
South Dakota State University
1 miles, NE
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2.8
Dakota State University
26 miles, SW
•
2.3
Lake Area Technical College
44 miles, N
•
1.9
Southeast Technical Institute
50 miles, S
•
2.3
Hospitals
Brookings Health System
1 miles, E
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4.1
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
20 miles, S
Hendricks Community Hospital
23 miles, E
Madison Regional Health System
27 miles, SW
Airports
Joe Foss Field
50 miles, S
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1.4
Aberdeen Regional Airport
113 miles, N
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1
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
133 miles, S
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1
St. Cloud Regional Airport
159 miles, E
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1