New Elm Spring Colony, SD
At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How New Elm Spring Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Elm Spring Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Elm Spring Colony a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
New Elm Spring Colony reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 205/100K.
Education
100.0% of adults in New Elm Spring Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Elm Spring Colony has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Density80/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$555M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$289,782
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property205/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,740/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,309 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+100.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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