Waverly Township, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
329 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Codington County
4
Watertown Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Codington County
4
Watertown Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 12
Feb 1 7 17
Mar 1 7 29
Apr 2 2 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 4 30
Dec 1 7 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 4, SD State House District 4, SD
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Schools

Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Watertown Middle School - 02
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lake Area Technical College
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
South Dakota State University
50 miles, S • 2.8 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
64 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
21 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
78 miles, NW • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
100 miles, S • 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
131 miles, NE • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
145 miles, E • 1 star
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