Swift Bird, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
183 332.4M (US)
Median Age
10.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,568 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
44.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$737 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dewey County
1
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

Dewey County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 18
Feb 1 7 22
Mar 1 8 32
Apr 2 5 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 5 31
Dec 0 6 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 28, SD State House District 28A, SD
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Schools

Gettysburg Elementary - 02
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Gettysburg High School - 01
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sully Buttes High School - 07
28 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sitting Bull College
72 miles, N • 1 star
Northern State University
95 miles, E • 1.9 star
Presentation College
95 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mobridge Regional Hospital-Cah
34 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
98 miles, E • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
120 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
150 miles, W • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
152 miles, NE • 1 star
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