Ward, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
54 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,788 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$703 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
96.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Moody County
3
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

Moody County
2
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 14
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 4 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 7 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 25, SD State House District 25, SD
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Schools

Elkton Elementary - 02
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Elkton Jr High - 03
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
Elkton High School - 01
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

South Dakota State University
19 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Dakota State University
34 miles, W • 2.3 star
Southeast Technical Institute
43 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Brookings Health System
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
42 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
131 miles, NW • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
152 miles, E • 1 star
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