Flandreau

City in South Dakota, United States

Overview

Flandreau is a charming small city in eastern South Dakota, known for its friendly community, historic downtown, and proximity to the scenic Big Sioux River. Its relaxed pace and welcoming atmosphere make it an excellent stop for those seeking authentic Midwest experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
2,372
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.05°, -96.60°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,665
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
70
English
97
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-37.9°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
663 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
BKX
Distance
34 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.