Lake Madison 73 Excellent
Lake Madison Livability #35 ranked city in South Dakota#4,864 ranked city in the USARanks better than 83% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lake Madison

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Lake Madison transportation information

      Statistic Lake Madison South Dakota National
      Average one way commute32min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.2%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.5%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.5%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home11.8%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Lake Madison, SD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).