Mellette County, SD

Living in Mellette County

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 78
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 49
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 7
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Schools 28
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Residents

2.1k Population +20 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American55%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income -$3.4k (2010–19)
59% Above Poverty -17% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government26%
Private sector40%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office16%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation2%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$32k Median Home Value -$18k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$192 Median Monthly Rent +$54 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home30%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K55%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas49%
Utility gas3%
Wood16%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mellette County

United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in Mellette County

United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 0 5
Feb 28 1 6
Mar 37 1 9
Apr 48 2 5
May 58 3 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 76 3 0
Aug 74 2 0
Sep 64 2 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 36 1 5
Dec 25 0 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mellette County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado27
Blizzard11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mellette County, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mellette County, SD

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Zion Lutheran School
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Colleges

Colleges near Mellette County, SD

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mellette County, SD

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Airports

Airports near Mellette County, SD

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