Worthen Township, 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
3/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- 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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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- 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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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- 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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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- 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
233
332.4M (US)
Median Age
16.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$60,000
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$179,800
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,342
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$560
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.7%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Hanson County
1
Mitchell Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Hanson County
1
Mitchell Urban Area
5
South Dakota
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.
Liberal (32%) (66%) 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 | 1 | 7 | 18 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 23 |
| Mar | 2 | 7 | 34 |
| Apr | 3 | 5 | 47 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| Nov | 1 | 6 | 34 |
| Dec | 1 | 8 | 20 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
3 miles, SE
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Ethan Jr High - 03
4 miles, W
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Ethan Elementary - 02
4 miles, W
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Ethan High School - 01
4 miles, W
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Colleges
Mitchell Technical Institute
11 miles, N
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Dakota Wesleyan University
12 miles, N
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Dakota State University
50 miles, E
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Mount Marty College
53 miles, S
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Hospitals
Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
12 miles, SW
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Avera Queen of Peace
13 miles, N
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Freeman Medical Center-Cah
27 miles, SE
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
27 miles, W
Airports
Joe Foss Field
58 miles, E
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Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
110 miles, S
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Aberdeen Regional Airport
134 miles, N
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Central Nebraska Regional Airport
180 miles, SW
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