Perkins County, SD
Living in Perkins County
Bikeability
44
Walkability
69
Commute
100
Public Transit
43
Affordability
94
Public Safety
88
Airports
9
Hospitals
55
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.9k
Population
-79 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector52%
Self-employed30%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office17%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van65%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home26%
Housing
$102k
Median Home Value
+$51k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$447
Median Monthly Rent
+$124 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas49%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Perkins County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Perkins County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 6 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 2 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 20 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perkins County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding42
Tornado25
Blizzard12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perkins County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perkins County, SD
Windswept Academy
69 miles, SE
Prairie Learning Ed Center
78 miles, NE
Black Hills Christian Academy
96 miles, SW
Standing Rock High School
96 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Perkins County, SD
Black Hills State University
97 miles, SW
Dickinson State University
98 miles, N
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
104 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perkins County, SD
West River Regional Medical Center-Cah
37 miles, N
Southwest Healthcare Services
66 miles, NW
Phs Indian Hospital at Eagle Butte
69 miles, SE
Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center
71 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Perkins County, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
103 miles, S
Bismarck Municipal Airport
121 miles, NE
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
169 miles, SW
Aberdeen Regional Airport
196 miles, E