State Senate District 28, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
26,187 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,632 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$414 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 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 is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) 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 6 20
Feb 0 7 23
Mar 1 9 32
Apr 2 6 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 2 46
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 0 7 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Bison Jr High - 04
17 miles, N · 3.7star
Bison Elementary - 02
17 miles, N · 2.8star
Bison High School - 01
17 miles, N · 3.2star
Faith Jr High - 06
24 miles, S · 3.2star
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Colleges

Sitting Bull College
91 miles, E · 1star
Western Dakota Technical Institute
99 miles, SW · 1.9star
Black Hills State University
99 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
98 miles, SW · 1.4star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
122 miles, NE · 1.4star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
185 miles, E · 1star
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