Platte, SD
Living in Platte
Bikeability54
Walkability37
Commute100
Public Transit15
Affordability82
Public Safety88
Airports6
Hospitals86
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+241 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
60%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate43%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
9 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office16%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$67k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$444Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas51%
Utility gas4%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Platte
United States45
South Dakota31
Charles Mix County22
Property Crime in Platte
United States48
South Dakota34
Charles Mix County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Platte
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado14
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Platte, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Platte, SD
St Joseph Indian School
39 miles, NW
John Paul Ii Elementary School
46 miles, NE
Mitchell Christian School
47 miles, NE
St Joseph Elementary School
60 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Platte, SD
Dakota Wesleyan University
46 miles, NE
Mount Marty College
80 miles, SE
Dakota State University
97 miles, NE
National American University-Sioux Falls
103 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Platte, SD
Platte Health Center-Cah
0 miles, SE
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah
25 miles, E
Community Memorial Hospital
27 miles, SW
Avera Gregory Hospital
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Platte, SD
Joe Foss Field
106 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
142 miles, SE
Aberdeen Regional Airport
144 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
169 miles, S