Redfield Public RecordsSouth Dakota

As of the 2020 Census, Redfield city in Spink County, SD, had a population of 2,214. The median age was 47.1, with 50.6% female and 49.4% male residents. The racial composition was 92.1% White, 3.5% Native American, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Asian, and 3.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race, with other races and mixed backgrounds comprising the remainder.

Redfield, located in Spink County, SD, is served by the Redfield School District, featuring Redfield Public School (K-12) with approximately 600 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The high school graduation rate is about 95%, but only around 15% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are no colleges in Redfield, limiting local adult education options. School safety ratings are above the state average, and the district offers a variety of educational programs, including career and technical education, although advanced placement options are limited.

Redfield, Spink County, SD, has a homeownership rate of about 74%, with median home values near $83,000 (2022 ACS). About 26% rent, paying a median gross rent around $677 monthly. Property values have remained relatively stable, with modest growth in recent years. Housing types mainly include single-family homes and a few small apartment buildings. Neighborhoods are largely quiet and residential, with well-established homes. Property taxes are low by national standards, averaging around 1.4% of property value, with the median annual tax bill under $1,200.

Redfield, Spink County, SD, relies mainly on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of workers commuting by car and fewer than 1% using public transit; carpooling rates are about 10%. The average commute time is approximately 10-12 minutes, notably shorter than national averages. Redfield’s road infrastructure supports easy access, but lacks major public transit systems. Most households have two vehicles, and nearly all have at least one. Major employment hubs include healthcare, education, and local government, with facilities such as Community Memorial Hospital and local schools serving as primary workplaces.

Redfield, in Spink County, SD, is primarily served by Community Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, and the Community Memorial Clinic. Healthcare access is limited due to rural location, with a primary care provider rate of about 39 per 100,000 (U.S. avg: 76). Around 18% of residents are over age 65; the population is 94% White. Common health issues include diabetes and heart disease. About 9% of the county is uninsured, lower than the state average. Providers include family medicine, limited specialty coverage, and telemedicine options to improve access.