Selby, SD
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
10/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
642
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7%
64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$40,882
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5%
88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$104,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$567
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$477
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Walworth County
3
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
Walworth County
1
South Dakota
4
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.
Liberal (22%) (74%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 6 | 15 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Mar | 1 | 7 | 31 |
| Apr | 2 | 4 | 45 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 56 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 71 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 60 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Nov | 1 | 6 | 31 |
| Dec | 0 | 7 | 18 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Selby Elementary - 02
<1 miles, NE
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Selby High School - 01
<1 miles, NE
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Selby Jr High - 03
<1 miles, NE
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Bowdle Elementary - 02
19 miles, SE
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Colleges
Sitting Bull College
51 miles, N
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Presentation College
75 miles, SE
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Northern State University
75 miles, SE
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Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
81 miles, E
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Hospitals
Bowdle Hospital-Cah
18 miles, SE
Mobridge Regional Hospital-Cah
20 miles, NW
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Eureka Community Health Services-Cah
27 miles, E
Avera Gettysburg Hospital
34 miles, S
Airports
Aberdeen Regional Airport
78 miles, SE
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Bismarck Municipal Airport
94 miles, N
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Jamestown Regional Airport
118 miles, NE
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Rapid City Regional Airport
179 miles, W
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