Bison Town, SD
Living in Bison Town
Bikeability
61
Walkability
80
Commute
100
Public Transit
42
Affordability
93
Public Safety
88
Airports
9
Hospitals
57
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
308
Population
+24 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
21%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate32%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$57k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
12 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government20%
Private sector45%
Self-employed22%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$73k
Median Home Value
+$37k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$644
Median Monthly Rent
+$449 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
LP gas30%
Utility gas6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bison Town
United States45
South Dakota31
Perkins County13
Property Crime in Bison Town
United States48
South Dakota34
Perkins County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 6 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 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 Bison Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado27
Blizzard12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bison Town, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bison Town, SD
Windswept Academy
70 miles, SE
Prairie Learning Ed Center
76 miles, NE
Standing Rock High School
95 miles, NE
Trinity Elementary West
95 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Bison Town, SD
Dickinson State University
95 miles, N
Black Hills State University
99 miles, SW
National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension
100 miles, S
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
106 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bison Town, SD
West River Regional Medical Center-Cah
34 miles, N
Southwest Healthcare Services
64 miles, NW
Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center
68 miles, NE
Phs Indian Hospital at Eagle Butte
70 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Bison Town, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
106 miles, S
Bismarck Municipal Airport
119 miles, NE
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
171 miles, SW
Aberdeen Regional Airport
196 miles, E