Dewey County, SD
Living in Dewey County
Bikeability13
Walkability43
Commute93
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports6
Hospitals74
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation+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
$47kMedian 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
$64kMedian Home Value+$7.5k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$287Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dewey County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dewey County, SD
Windswept Academy
22 miles, SW
St Joseph Elementary School
59 miles, SE
Standing Rock High School
66 miles, N
St Bernard Mission School
66 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Dewey County, SD
University of Mary
109 miles, N
Northern State University
116 miles, E
Presentation College
116 miles, E
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
127 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dewey County, SD
Phs Indian Hospital at Eagle Butte
23 miles, SW
Mobridge Regional Hospital-Cah
33 miles, NE
Avera Gettysburg Hospital
44 miles, E
Avera St Mary's Hospital
60 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dewey County, SD
Bismarck Municipal Airport
112 miles, N
Aberdeen Regional Airport
119 miles, E
Rapid City Regional Airport
133 miles, SW
Jamestown Regional Airport
161 miles, NE