Walworth County, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
5,298 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,722 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$649 $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 deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) 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 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 1 6 31
Apr 2 4 45
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 5 31
Dec 0 6 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Selby Elementary - 02
6 miles, N · 3.7star
Selby High School - 01
6 miles, N · 3.7star
Selby Jr High - 03
6 miles, N · 3.7star
Hoven High School - 01
18 miles, S · 3.2star
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Colleges

Sitting Bull College
55 miles, N · 1star
Presentation College
75 miles, E · 1.9star
Northern State University
75 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Mobridge Regional Hospital-Cah
22 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
78 miles, E · 1star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
99 miles, N · 1.4star
Jamestown Regional Airport
122 miles, NE · 1star
Rapid City Regional Airport
177 miles, W · 1.4star
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