Bridgewater, SD
Living in Bridgewater
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute25
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports13
Hospitals89
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
365Population-254 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
42%Family Households-20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household42%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector81%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance34%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$57kMedian Home Value+$1.2k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$9 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas44%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bridgewater
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux Falls Metro Area45
McCook County9
Property Crime in Bridgewater
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux Falls Metro Area55
McCook County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bridgewater
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado19
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bridgewater, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bridgewater, SD
Freeman Academy
14 miles, S
John Paul Ii Elementary School
29 miles, W
Mitchell Christian School
30 miles, NW
Bethel Lutheran School
35 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Bridgewater, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
29 miles, W
National American University-Sioux Falls
36 miles, E
Dakota State University
37 miles, NE
University of Sioux Falls
38 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bridgewater, SD
Freeman Medical Center-Cah
14 miles, S
Avera St Benedict Health Center-Cah
27 miles, SW
Avera Queen of Peace
28 miles, NW
Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital-Cah
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Bridgewater, SD
Joe Foss Field
38 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
97 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
139 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
175 miles, SE