Colton, SD
Living in Colton
Bikeability14
Walkability48
Commute61
Public Transit16
Affordability86
Public Safety80
Airports13
Hospitals91
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
762Population+36 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median Monthly Rent+$45 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K46%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas2%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colton
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux Falls Metro Area45
Minnehaha County50
Property Crime in Colton
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux Falls Metro Area55
Minnehaha County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 59 | 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 | 7 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colton, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colton, SD
McCrossan Boys Ranch
14 miles, SE
Education & Integration Services
17 miles, SE
Madison Christian School
18 miles, NW
St Thomas School
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Colton, SD
Dakota State University
18 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
20 miles, SE
Augustana University
21 miles, SE
National American University-Sioux Falls
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colton, SD
Avera Dells Area Hospital-Cah
11 miles, E
Madison Regional Health System
17 miles, NW
Sanford Usd Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Lifescape
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Colton, SD
Joe Foss Field
17 miles, SE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
100 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
136 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
180 miles, S