Livability Score

60
/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 (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Ediger State Public Shooting Area
Park
Lehrman Slough State Public Shooting Area
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Spencer.
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 Spencer is 79/100 - which is 11% lower than South Dakota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Spencer crime rates are 3,153 per 100k, which is 49% higher than South Dakota
Property Crime
2,591 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
562 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C

The median income in Spencer is $50,313 - which is 3% lower than South Dakota.
Med. Household Income
$50,313
F
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
A+
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health D-

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

Spencer home prices are $91,700 - which is 37% lower than South Dakota
Home Price
$91,700
F
Home Appreciation Rate
40%
A+
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Spencer graduation rate is 75% - which is 14% lower than South Dakota
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
75%
D
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings B-

Spencer has an overall rating of 68% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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Spencer Area Facts

  • Spencer has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered average
  • Spencer crime rates are 49% higher than the South Dakota average
  • Cost of living in Spencer is 11% lower than the South Dakota average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ediger State Public Shooting Area
      Lehrman Slough State Public Shooting Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

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

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors