Hecla, SD
Living in Hecla
Bikeability69
Walkability89
Commute69
Public Transit46
Affordability99
Public Safety67
Airports4
Hospitals86
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
249Population+30 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years9%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate45%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector52%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office13%
Service31%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked13%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$49kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$200Median Monthly Rent-$113 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K50%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas48%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hecla
United States45
South Dakota31
Brown County42
Property Crime in Hecla
United States48
South Dakota34
Brown County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hecla
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado20
Blizzard18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hecla, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hecla, SD
Roncalli Jr & Sr High School
32 miles, SW
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
33 miles, SW
Roncalli Primary School
33 miles, SW
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
33 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Hecla, SD
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
19 miles, NW
Presentation College
32 miles, SW
Northern State University
34 miles, SW
Valley City State University
72 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hecla, SD
Oakes Community Hospital
19 miles, N
Marshall County Healthcare Center-Cah
21 miles, E
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen
32 miles, SW
Avera St Lukes
33 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Hecla, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
33 miles, SW
Jamestown Regional Airport
77 miles, N
Hector International Airport
96 miles, NE
Bismarck Municipal Airport
138 miles, NW