Waubay, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
425 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,635 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$263 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Day 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

Day County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 1 7 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 1, SD State House District 1, SD
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Schools

Waubay Middle School - 03
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Waubay Elementary - 02
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Waubay High School - 01
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Webster Area Middle School - 02
10 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lake Area Technical College
32 miles, S • 1.9 star
Northern State University
58 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Presentation College
58 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
34 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
55 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
112 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
124 miles, S • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
128 miles, N • 1 star
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