Independence Township, SD
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability50
Walkability91
Commute100
Public Transit49
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports12
Hospitals85
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
139Population+10 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-11 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years36%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate58%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone27%
Economy
$114kMedian Household Income+$74k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
11 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K29%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector52%
Self-employed31%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office23%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van49%
Walked15%
Worked at home35%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value-$29k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$770 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+29% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier59%
Home Value
$50K to $99K67%
$100K to $149K6%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$400K to $499K17%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Douglas County8
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Douglas County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado26
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, SD
John Paul Ii Elementary School
31 miles, N
Mitchell Christian School
33 miles, N
Freeman Academy
43 miles, E
Sacred Heart School
51 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
31 miles, NE
Mount Marty College
53 miles, SE
National American University-Sioux Falls
76 miles, E
University of South Dakota
77 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, SD
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
4 miles, NW
Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Cah
15 miles, S
Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
16 miles, NE
Platte Health Center-Cah
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
80 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
114 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
149 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
160 miles, S