Hughes County, SD

Living in Hughes County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 51
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 99
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Colleges 14
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Schools 57
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Residents

18k Population +781 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American12%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
13  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector46%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$178k Median Home Value +$44k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$550 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hughes County

United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in Hughes County

United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 0 5
Feb 23 1 7
Mar 33 1 7
Apr 46 2 5
May 57 3 0
Jun 67 3 0
Jul 74 3 0
Aug 73 2 0
Sep 62 2 0
Oct 48 2 1
Nov 33 1 6
Dec 20 0 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hughes County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding21
Tornado17
Blizzard11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hughes County, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hughes County, SD

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Windswept Academy
75 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Hughes County, SD

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Presentation College
105 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hughes County, SD

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Airports

Airports near Hughes County, SD

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Joe Foss Field
170 miles, E