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Livability Score

66
/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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
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Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Bison.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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The cost of living in Bison is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Bison crime rates are 2,348 per 100k, which is 19% higher than South Dakota
Property Crime
1,931 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
418 crimes per 100k F
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The median income in Bison is $57,500 - which is 10% higher than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$57,500 D
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Bison home prices are $64,600 - which is 56% lower than South Dakota
Home Price
$64,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
1.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Bison graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to South Dakota
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Bison Elementary - 02
Bison High School - 01
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bison? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bison? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Bison.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bison? The cost of living in Bison is 83/100 - which is 7% lower than South Dakota.
      Bison
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      South Dakota
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bison? Bison crime rates are 2,348, which are 19% higher than South Dakota
      Total Crime
      2,348 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -31%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Bison? The median income in Bison is $57,500 which is 10% higher than South Dakota.
      Median household income
      $57,5004% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,92610% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bison a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bison home prices? Bison home prices are $64,600 - which is 56% lower than South Dakota
      Median home value
      $64,60065% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77119% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      25% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

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

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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