Day County, SD

Living in Day County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 65
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 28
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Schools 66
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Residents

5.5k Population -228 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American10%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$9.9k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector59%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$100k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$351 Median Monthly Rent +$92 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas28%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas23%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Day County

United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in Day County

United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 9
Feb 17 1 8
Mar 29 1 7
Apr 44 2 4
May 57 3 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 70 3 0
Sep 60 3 0
Oct 46 2 1
Nov 30 1 6
Dec 16 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Day County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado22
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Day County, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Day County, SD

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Colleges

Colleges near Day County, SD

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Presentation College
45 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Day County, SD

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Airports

Airports near Day County, SD

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Joe Foss Field
129 miles, S