Ward Township, SD
Living in Ward Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute92
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety80
Airports18
Hospitals87
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
72Population+39 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-24 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
100%Family Households+43% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years14%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate88%
Some College12%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
-Median Household Income-$53k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$50K to $74K78%
$150K to $199K22%
Employers
Government40%
Private sector60%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Sales and office11%
Service69%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$6.2k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 1939 or earlier100%
Home Value
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K78%
House Heating Type
LP gas100%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Moody County32
Property Crime in Ward Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Moody County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado18
Blizzard12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward Township, SD
Volga Christian School
24 miles, NW
Southwest Mn Christian High School
26 miles, SE
Edgerton Christian Elementary
26 miles, SE
Free Christian
26 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ward Township, SD
South Dakota State University
18 miles, NW
Dakota State University
32 miles, W
Southwest Minnesota State University
42 miles, NE
University of Sioux Falls
45 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward Township, SD
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
9 miles, SW
Pipestone County Medical Center
14 miles, SE
Brookings Health System
17 miles, NW
Avera Tyler Hospital
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Ward Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
41 miles, S
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
121 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
130 miles, NW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
153 miles, NE