Melrose Township, SD
Living in Melrose Township
Bikeability
44
Walkability
89
Commute
100
Public Transit
43
Affordability
83
Public Safety
100
Airports
6
Hospitals
80
Colleges
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
65
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
288
Population
-275 (2010–19)
53 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years4%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree21%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone37%
Economy
$62k
Median Household Income
-$10k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-15% (2010–19)
13 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K28%
$100K to $124K13%
$150K to $199K18%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts60%
Sales and office8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked12%
Housing
$158k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
91%
Owner-Occupied
+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196936%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K45%
$200K to $249K20%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas47%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Grant County1
Property Crime in Melrose Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Grant County1
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado16
Blizzard14
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose Township, SD
St Lawrence School
5 miles, S
Great Plains Lutheran High School
33 miles, SW
St Martins Lutheran School
34 miles, SW
Watertown Christian School
34 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose Township, SD
University of Minnesota-Morris
43 miles, NE
South Dakota State University
67 miles, S
Southwest Minnesota State University
73 miles, SE
Northern State University
89 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose Township, SD
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
5 miles, SE
Ortonville Area Health Services
11 miles, E
Holy Trinity Hospital & Grace Home
22 miles, NE
Madison Hospital
30 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Melrose Township, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
86 miles, W
Hector International Airport
113 miles, N
Joe Foss Field
118 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
128 miles, E