Dewey County, SD

Living in Dewey County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 43
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 26
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Schools 29
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Residents

5.8k Population +479 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years32%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American78%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government42%
Private sector30%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$64k Median Home Value +$7.5k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$287 Median Monthly Rent +$119 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas73%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dewey County

United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in Dewey County

United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 0 5
Feb 22 1 7
Mar 32 1 8
Apr 45 2 5
May 56 3 0
Jun 66 3 0
Jul 73 3 0
Aug 71 2 0
Sep 61 2 0
Oct 47 2 1
Nov 31 1 5
Dec 20 0 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dewey County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado27
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dewey County, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dewey County, SD

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Windswept Academy
22 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Dewey County, SD

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University of Mary
109 miles, N
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Presentation College
116 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dewey County, SD

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Airports

Airports near Dewey County, SD

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