Afton Township, SD
Living in Afton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute80
Public Transit1
Affordability39
Public Safety95
Airports18
Hospitals84
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
306Population+54 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-18 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+20% (2010–19)
92%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate49%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household92%
Householder living alone4%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$124kMedian Household Income+$94k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more27%
Employers
Government20%
Private sector47%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office15%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$298kMedian Home Value+$141k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
79%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later24%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K20%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas62%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Afton Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Brookings County17
Property Crime in Afton Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Brookings County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Afton Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado18
Blizzard13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Afton Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Afton Township, SD
Volga Christian School
13 miles, SW
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
18 miles, NW
School of St Peter
30 miles, NE
St Thomas School
34 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Afton Township, SD
South Dakota State University
8 miles, SW
Dakota State University
34 miles, SW
Southwest Minnesota State University
47 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
61 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Afton Township, SD
Brookings Health System
8 miles, SW
Hendricks Community Hospital
16 miles, NE
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
24 miles, N
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Afton Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
57 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
110 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
140 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
151 miles, NE