Willow Lake, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
455 332.4M (US)
Median Age
16.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,929 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$494 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clark County
2
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

Clark County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 12
Feb 1 6 17
Mar 1 6 29
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
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 is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Willow Lake Middle School - 03
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Willow Lake High School - 01
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lake Area Technical College
33 miles, E • 1.9 star
South Dakota State University
47 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Dakota State University
50 miles, S • 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
67 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
68 miles, N • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
85 miles, S • 1.4 star
Hector International Airport
163 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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