Alton Township, SD
Living in Alton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute97
Public Transit1
Affordability62
Public Safety95
Airports19
Hospitals85
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
261Population+77 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+24 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
88%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Black10%
Caucasian90%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate40%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone12%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$1.6k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K47%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector52%
Self-employed29%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van73%
Worked at home27%
Housing
$205kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$511 (2010–19)
92%Owner-Occupied+23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K42%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Brookings County17
Property Crime in Alton Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Brookings County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| 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 Alton Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado17
Blizzard12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton Township, SD
Volga Christian School
17 miles, W
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
27 miles, NW
School of St Peter
31 miles, NE
St Edward School
34 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Alton Township, SD
South Dakota State University
10 miles, W
Dakota State University
34 miles, SW
Southwest Minnesota State University
42 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
55 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton Township, SD
Brookings Health System
9 miles, W
Hendricks Community Hospital
15 miles, NE
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
19 miles, S
Avera Tyler Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alton Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
52 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
119 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
133 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
150 miles, NE