Hand County, SD
Living in Hand County
Bikeability28
Walkability66
Commute100
Public Transit30
Affordability88
Public Safety99
Airports5
Hospitals94
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation-146 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector59%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$413Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas40%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hand County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Hand County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 2 | 5 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 20 | 0 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hand County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado26
Blizzard15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hand County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hand County, SD
Sunshine Bible Academy
15 miles, S
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
41 miles, E
St Joseph Indian School
52 miles, S
Sunny Plains Christian School
58 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Hand County, SD
Northern State University
67 miles, N
Presentation College
69 miles, N
Dakota Wesleyan University
76 miles, SE
Dakota State University
101 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hand County, SD
Community Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NE
Faulkton Area Medical Center
34 miles, N
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center-Cah
39 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Hand County, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
68 miles, NE
Joe Foss Field
131 miles, SE
Jamestown Regional Airport
165 miles, N
Bismarck Municipal Airport
175 miles, NW