Bennett County, SD
Living in Bennett County
Bikeability32
Walkability73
Commute91
Public Transit34
Affordability100
Public Safety29
Airports6
Hospitals65
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.4kPopulation-16 (2010–19)
29 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
74%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Native American60%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government30%
Private sector40%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$189Median Monthly Rent-$6 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas57%
Utility gas4%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bennett County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Bennett County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 5 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 24 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bennett County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado26
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bennett County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bennett County, SD
Lakota Waldorf School
32 miles, NW
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary
33 miles, W
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary
39 miles, E
Red Cloud Indian School
46 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bennett County, SD
Oglala Lakota College
31 miles, NW
Chadron State College
72 miles, W
National American University-Rapid City
98 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bennett County, SD
Bennett County Hospital and Nursing Home-Cah
3 miles, SW
Gordon Memorial Hospital District
37 miles, SW
Phs Indian Hospital at Rosebud
42 miles, E
Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital-Cah
59 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Bennett County, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
91 miles, NW
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
151 miles, S
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
209 miles, NW