McPherson County, SD

Living in McPherson County

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 60
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 22
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Schools 58
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Residents

2.3k Population -209 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate33%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector48%
Self-employed26%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home17%

Housing

$59k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$436 Median Monthly Rent +$251 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas34%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in McPherson County

United States45
South Dakota31

Property Crime in McPherson County

United States48
South Dakota34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 13 0 7
Feb 18 0 7
Mar 30 1 8
Apr 45 2 4
May 57 3 0
Jun 66 3 0
Jul 72 3 0
Aug 70 3 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 46 2 1
Nov 30 1 7
Dec 16 0 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in McPherson County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado28
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near McPherson County, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near McPherson County, SD

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Colleges

Colleges near McPherson County, SD

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Presentation College
41 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near McPherson County, SD

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Ashley Medical Center
19 miles, NW
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Bowdle Hospital-Cah
32 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near McPherson County, SD

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