Afton Township, SD
Living in Afton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute77
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports8
Hospitals95
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58Population-19 (2010–19)
64 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
93%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years12%
55 to 74 years81%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate43%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree24%
Households
Family household93%
Householder living alone7%
Economy
$104kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K30%
$150K to $199K30%
Employers
Private sector34%
Self-employed40%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Mgt, science, and arts87%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
83%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K60%
$150K to $199K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Afton Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Sanborn County18
Property Crime in Afton Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Sanborn County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Afton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado33
Blizzard15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Afton Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Afton Township, SD
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
20 miles, NW
Sunny Plains Christian School
22 miles, N
Mitchell Christian School
30 miles, S
John Paul Ii Elementary School
32 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Afton Township, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
32 miles, S
Dakota State University
41 miles, E
South Dakota State University
57 miles, E
National American University-Sioux Falls
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Afton Township, SD
Huron Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital-Cah
24 miles, NE
Avera Queen of Peace
31 miles, S
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center-Cah
33 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Afton Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
70 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
93 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
143 miles, SE
Jamestown Regional Airport
195 miles, N