Stanley County, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,012 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$681 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$804 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierre Urban Area
4
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

Pierre Urban Area
6
South Dakota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) 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 18
Feb 0 7 23
Mar 1 7 33
Apr 2 5 46
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 6 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Stanley County Elementary - 08
19 miles, SE · 2.8star
Stanley County Middle School - 02
19 miles, SE · 2.8star
Stanley County High School - 01
19 miles, SE · 3.7star
Jefferson Elementary - 06
20 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
77 miles, S · 1star
Oglala Lakota College
104 miles, W · 1star
Sitting Bull College
116 miles, NE · 1star
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Hospitals

Avera St Mary's Hospital
20 miles, SE · 5star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
117 miles, W · 1.4star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
134 miles, E · 1star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
163 miles, NE · 1.4star
Jamestown Regional Airport
200 miles, NE · 1star
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