Maxwell Colony, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$310 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hutchinson County
1
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

Hutchinson County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (71%) 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 20
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 7 36
Apr 3 4 49
May 3 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 6 35
Dec 1 8 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Menno Middle School - 05
5 miles, NE · 2.8star
Menno High School - 01
5 miles, NE · 3.7star
Scotland High School - 01
5 miles, W · 3.7star
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Colleges

Mount Marty College
24 miles, S · 1.9star
Mitchell Technical Institute
40 miles, N · 2.3star
Dakota Wesleyan University
41 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Joe Foss Field
53 miles, E · 1.4star
Eppley Airfield
157 miles, S · 2.8star
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