Corson County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
3,859 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$148 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) 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 0 5 15
Feb 0 6 20
Mar 1 8 31
Apr 2 4 44
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 65
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 46
Nov 1 5 30
Dec 0 6 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

McIntosh Jr High - 03
18 miles, N · 3.7star
McIntosh Elementary - 02
18 miles, N · 2.8star
McIntosh High School - 01
18 miles, N · 3.2star
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
19 miles, S · 3.7star
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Colleges

Sitting Bull College
37 miles, NE · 1star
University of Mary
75 miles, NE · 3.2star
United Tribes Technical College
77 miles, NE · 1star
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Hospitals

Mobridge Regional Hospital-Cah
37 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
78 miles, NE · 1.4star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
134 miles, SE · 1star
Rapid City Regional Airport
146 miles, SW · 1.4star
Jamestown Regional Airport
147 miles, E · 1star
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