Mellette County, SD
Living in Mellette County
Bikeability44
Walkability78
Commute80
Public Transit49
Affordability97
Public Safety100
Airports7
Hospitals84
Colleges7
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+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
$31kMedian 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
$32kMedian Home Value-$18k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$192Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mellette County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mellette County, SD
White Eagle Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Sapa Un Catholic Academy Elementary
32 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
50 miles, S
St Joseph Elementary School
58 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mellette County, SD
Oglala Lakota College
76 miles, W
Chadron State College
125 miles, SW
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
126 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mellette County, SD
Phs Indian Hospital at Rosebud
23 miles, S
Winner Regional Healthcare Center-Cah
48 miles, E
Cherry County Hospital
50 miles, S
Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital-Cah
55 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Mellette County, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
119 miles, W
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
170 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
173 miles, NE