Fort Thompson, SD

Living in Fort Thompson

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 89
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 95
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Colleges 19
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Schools 21
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Residents

1.2k Population -193 (2010–19)
26  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
6% College-Educated
81% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American94%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate41%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$24k Median Household Income -$4.6k (2010–19)
48% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
12  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government34%
Private sector36%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office23%
Service32%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Walked12%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$30k Median Home Value -$32k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$192 Median Monthly Rent -$4 (2010–19)
24% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K66%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K9%
$200K to $249K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas61%
Utility gas3%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Thompson

United States45
South Dakota31
Buffalo County14

Property Crime in Fort Thompson

United States48
South Dakota34
Buffalo County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 0 5
Feb 23 1 6
Mar 34 1 8
Apr 46 2 5
May 58 3 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 74 3 0
Aug 73 2 0
Sep 63 2 0
Oct 49 2 1
Nov 33 1 6
Dec 21 0 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Thompson

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado28
Blizzard16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Thompson, SD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Thompson, SD

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Sunshine Bible Academy
28 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Thompson, SD

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Presentation College
108 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Thompson, SD

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Airports

Airports near Fort Thompson, SD

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Joe Foss Field
137 miles, E
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