Vilas, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
16 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,365 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$499 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$457 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miner 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

Miner County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 16
Feb 1 6 21
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 3 4 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 6 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 8, SD State House District 8, SD
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Schools

Howard Elementary - 02
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
Howard Jr High - 05
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
Howard High School - 01
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
9 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Dakota State University
24 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mitchell Technical Institute
30 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
30 miles, W • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
46 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Avera Queen of Peace
29 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
52 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
107 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
203 miles, E • 1 star
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