Alcester, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
987 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,661 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$538 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
Sioux City Metro Area
3
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
Sioux City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 19
Feb 1 5 24
Mar 2 6 35
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 7 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Alcester-Hudson High School - 01
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Alcester-Hudson Jr High - 03
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
Hawarden Elementary School
8 miles, SE · 3.7star
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Colleges

University of South Dakota
22 miles, SW · 2.3star
Dordt University
24 miles, E · 1.9star
Northwestern College
29 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Joe Foss Field
39 miles, N · 1.4star
Eppley Airfield
125 miles, S · 2.8star
Lincoln Airport
151 miles, SW · 1star
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