Worthen Township, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
233 332.4M (US)
Median Age
16.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$179,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,342 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$560 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hanson County
1
Mitchell 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

Hanson County
1
Mitchell Urban Area
5
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 18
Feb 1 7 23
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 3 5 47
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 1 49
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 8 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Schools

Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
3 miles, SE 3.2 star
Ethan Jr High - 03
4 miles, W 4.6 star
Ethan Elementary - 02
4 miles, W 4.1 star
Ethan High School - 01
4 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Mitchell Technical Institute
11 miles, N 2.3 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
12 miles, N 1.9 star
Dakota State University
50 miles, E 2.3 star
Mount Marty College
53 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
12 miles, SW 3.2 star
Avera Queen of Peace
13 miles, N 5 star

Airports

Joe Foss Field
58 miles, E 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
134 miles, N 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
180 miles, SW 1 star