Livability Score

63
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
DQ / Orange Julius
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Jump Craze
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Timmons Market
Grocery Store
Parks (19) B
Tot Lot
Playground
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Park
Shops (7) F
Love's
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
J & L Market
Convenience Store
Flying J Travel Center
Convenience Store
Don's Valley Express
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Box Elder.
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 Box Elder is 99/100 - which is 12% higher than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C-

Box Elder crime rates are 1,849 per 100k, which is 13% lower than South Dakota
Property Crime
1,448 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
401 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment C

The median income in Box Elder is $56,429 - which is 8% higher than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$56,429
D
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Box Elder home prices are $186,000 - which is 27% higher than South Dakota
Home Price
$186,000
B
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C-

The Box Elder graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than South Dakota
School Test Scores
54%
D
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Douglas Middle School - 01
Patriot Elementary -06
Francis Case Elementary - 04
Badger Clark Elementary - 05
Vandenberg Elementary - 02
East Middle School - 30
High Schools (1) F
Douglas High School - 03
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ratings D

Box Elder has an overall rating of 54% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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D
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Box Elder Area Facts

  • Box Elder has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Box Elder crime rates are 13% lower than the South Dakota average
  • Cost of living in Box Elder is 12% higher than the South Dakota average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tot Lot
      South Dakota Air and Space Museum

      Entertainment

      South Dakota Air and Space Museum

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Domino's
      DQ / Orange Julius
      Taco Bell
      Arby's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

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

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors