Merton Township, SD
Living in Merton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute5
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports6
Hospitals89
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22Population+19 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
80%Family Households+80% (2010–19)
Age
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years50%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate61%
Some College28%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone20%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$89k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
44 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$150K to $199K60%
Employers
Private sector46%
Occupations
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office46%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$1.1MMedian Home Value+$1.1M (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1970 to 197960%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
$50K to $99K20%
$1M to $1.49M80%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merton Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Clark County14
Property Crime in Merton Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Clark County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merton Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding18
Tornado17
Blizzard12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merton Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merton Township, SD
Sunny Plains Christian School
23 miles, SW
Immaculate Conception School
28 miles, E
Watertown Christian School
28 miles, E
St Martins Lutheran School
28 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Merton Township, SD
South Dakota State University
53 miles, SE
Dakota State University
58 miles, SE
Northern State University
62 miles, NW
Presentation College
64 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merton Township, SD
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital-Cah
27 miles, S
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
28 miles, E
Huron Regional Medical Center
40 miles, SW
Sanford Hospital Webster-Cah
40 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Merton Township, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
60 miles, NW
Joe Foss Field
93 miles, SE
Hector International Airport
154 miles, N
Jamestown Regional Airport
157 miles, N