Alcester, SD
Living in Alcester
Bikeability53
Walkability89
Commute89
Public Transit42
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports16
Hospitals78
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
906Population+160 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age
21%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked12%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$3k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$503Median Monthly Rent+$178 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alcester
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux City Metro Area28
Union County10
Property Crime in Alcester
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux City Metro Area46
Union County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alcester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding30
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alcester, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alcester, SD
Ireton Christian Schools
16 miles, E
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
21 miles, NE
Rock Valley Christian School
21 miles, NE
Heritage Reformed Christian School
21 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Alcester, SD
University of South Dakota
22 miles, SW
Dordt University
24 miles, E
Northwestern College
29 miles, E
National American University-Sioux Falls
34 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alcester, SD
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
8 miles, E
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center-Cah
20 miles, N
Hegg Memorial Health Center
21 miles, NE
Sanford Vermillion Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Alcester, SD
Joe Foss Field
39 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
45 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
125 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
150 miles, S