Piedmont, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
956 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,730 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$290,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$890 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$917 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Meade County
3
Rapid City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Meade County
3
Rapid City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 24
Feb 0 7 26
Mar 1 10 33
Apr 2 10 42
May 4 1 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 3 45
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 6 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
1 miles, N · 3.2star
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
5 miles, S · 1.9star
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Colleges

Headlines Academy Inc
12 miles, S · 1star
Western Dakota Technical Institute
14 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
14 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
20 miles, SE · 1.4star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
107 miles, NW · 1star
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