Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Sunrise Donut
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red Rooster Coffee
Coffee Shop
Market on the PLaza
Coffee Shop
Inspire
Coffee Shop
Kellie's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Museum
Capitol Theater
Theatre Arts
Jewett Theater
Theatre Arts
Johnson Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Golden Ticket Cinemas
Cinema
Swisher Field
Stadium
Storybook Land
Theme Park
Food and Drink (35) A-
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dakota Players Club Casino & AAA
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Heartland Players Club Casino
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Munchies Casino
Bar
Taco John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
R & A Bar
Bar
Slackers Bar
Bar
Lager's inn
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
One Legged Pheasant
Bar
The Daily Grind
Fast Food
Rainforest Casino
Bar
Egg Roll King
Fast Food
Lafayette Casino
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Snap Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Next Generation Performance Center
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Ken's SuperFair Foods
Grocery Store
Super City Mall
Grocery Store
Kessler's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (52) A+
Anderson Park
Park
Nicollet Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Central Park Playground
Playground
Water Slides
Playground
Aldrich Park
Park
Moccasin Run Stream Valley Park
Park
Manor Park
Park
Sunshine Park
Park
Melgaard Park
Park
Frontier Park
Park
Kuhnert Arboretum & Park
Park
Lee Park
Park
Wylie Park
Park
Shops (61) A+
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Adam & Eve Styling Salon & Wig Center
Hairdresser
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
The Pet Place
Pets
The Boston Fern Floral & Gifts
Florist
Shell Express
Convenience Store
Floor To Ceiling Interior Design Showroom
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Stucke Resource Group
Electronics
C-Express
Convenience Store
E-Z Stop
Convenience Store
Mini Mall
Mall
Hitch'n Post Western Wear
Clothing
Geffdog appareal
Clothing
Computer CPR
Electronics
Kuslers
Convenience Store
H.I.P. Salon
Hairdresser
Quality Choices Nutrition Center
Convenience Store
Finishing Touch Design Studio
Furniture
Pro Nails
Beauty
La Monarca
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Home Improvement
Unclaimed Freight Furniture
Furniture
M & H
Convenience Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Aberdeen.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Aberdeen is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C

Aberdeen crime rates are 1,929 per 100k, which is 9% lower than South Dakota
Property Crime
1,564 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
365 crimes per 100k C-
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employment C+

The median income in Aberdeen is $56,455 - which is 8% higher than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$56,455 D
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
State Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Avera Family Medical Center
Clinic
Avera Saint Lukes Hospital
Hospital
Jones Drug
Pharmacy
Brown County Sheriff
Police
Aberdeen Police Department
Police
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
Hospital
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
Hospital
Sanford Children's Clinic
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Aberdeen home prices are $169,400 - which is 15% higher than South Dakota
Home Price
$169,400 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B

The Aberdeen graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to South Dakota
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (19) C-
New Beginnings - 89
Roncalli Primary School
Aberdeen Catholic Schools
Trinity Lutheran School
Roncalli Elementary School
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Roncalli Jr & Sr High School
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
May Overby Elementary - 09
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
C C Lee Elementary - 05
Montessori School Of Aberdeen
Simmons Middle School - 03
Holgate Middle School - 02
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12
Simmons Elementary - 10
Lincoln Elementary - 08
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
High Schools (6) B-
New Beginnings - 89
Behavioral Care Specialists Learning Center
Roncalli Jr & Sr High School
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Central High School - 01
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
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ratings B

Aberdeen has an overall rating of 71% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D-
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Aberdeen, SD Area Guide

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Aberdeen Area Facts

  • Aberdeen has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Aberdeen crime rates are 9% lower than the South Dakota average
  • Cost of living in Aberdeen is 2% higher than the South Dakota average

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Aberdeen, South Dakota: A College Town Vibe with Lots to Do 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Coming from the south, my first winter in Aberdeen was an adjustment. The very cold subzero temperatures were a shock to my system, but since then I have acclimated and don’t find the winters as difficult. Summer is another thing altogether, and I truly love the lower humidity ...Read More and average temperatures in the 70s during the summer months.

For a city of less than 30,000 population, I find there is lots to do with good restaurants and many local activities. The many parks around town are perfect for a jog or leisurely stroll, and there is plenty of space for family outings. Storybook Land has become a favorite for the children.

Surprisingly, the shopping is also good, with all of the usual big box stores and a lot of smaller boutiques — my wife likes to browse at The Farmer’s Wife Boutique. Aberdeen is also a college town with Northern State University and Presentation College located in the City, giving it a younger vibe that we enjoy. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Aberdeen? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Anderson Park
      Nicollet Park
      Roosevelt Park
      Central Park
      Central Park Playground
      Water Slides
      Aldrich Park
      Moccasin Run Stream Valley Park

      Entertainment

      Dacotah Prairie Museum
      Capitol Theater
      Jewett Theater
      Johnson Fine Arts Center
      Golden Ticket Cinemas
      Swisher Field
      Storybook Land

      Food & Drink

      Papa Murphy's
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Dakota Players Club Casino & AAA
      Jimmy John's
      Burger King
      Heartland Players Club Casino
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Aberdeen? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Aberdeen.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Aberdeen? The cost of living in Aberdeen is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than South Dakota.
      Aberdeen
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      South Dakota
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Aberdeen? Aberdeen crime rates are 1,929, which are 9% lower than South Dakota
      Total Crime
      1,929 per 100k people

      17% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      17% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -33%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Aberdeen? The median income in Aberdeen is $56,455 which is 8% higher than South Dakota.
      Median household income
      $56,4552% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,9927% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      58% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Aberdeen a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
      Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center
      Avera Saint Lukes Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      State Street Pharmacy
      Jones Drug

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Aberdeen home prices? Aberdeen home prices are $169,400 - which is 15% higher than South Dakota
      Median home value
      $169,4008% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66930% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Aberdeen have good schools? The Aberdeen graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to South Dakota
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Aberdeen a good place to live? Aberdeen has an overall rating of 71% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      4 total surveys

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