Ward, SD
Living in Ward
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute70
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety80
Airports18
Hospitals87
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54Population-6 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Multiracial4%
Native American4%
Education
High school graduate53%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone33%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$139 (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+27% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year-28% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K53%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Private sector88%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office9%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
-Median Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
70%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$100K to $149K29%
$200K to $249K38%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas77%
Utility gas7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ward
United States45
South Dakota31
Moody County32
Property Crime in Ward
United States48
South Dakota34
Moody County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado15
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ward, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ward, SD
Southwest Mn Christian High School
25 miles, SE
Edgerton Christian Elementary
25 miles, SE
Free Christian
25 miles, SE
Volga Christian School
25 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Ward, SD
South Dakota State University
19 miles, NW
Dakota State University
34 miles, W
Southwest Minnesota State University
40 miles, NE
University of Sioux Falls
45 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ward, SD
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
10 miles, SW
Pipestone County Medical Center
13 miles, SE
Avera Tyler Hospital
18 miles, NE
Brookings Health System
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Ward, SD
Joe Foss Field
42 miles, S
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
121 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
131 miles, NW
St. Cloud Regional Airport
152 miles, NE