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Colton, South Dakota · ZIP 57016

Colton — ZIP 57016

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Colton (57016) scores 59/100 — Fair for Colton. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $386K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100
Avg math proficiency53%
Avg reading proficiency66%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$386K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$386K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

75

Violent Crime

8

Property Crime

67

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake County, South Dakota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Chester Elementary -02PK–05154
57%
57%
Chester High School - 0109–12107
55%
75%
Chester Middle School - 0306–0867
47%
57%
Chester Area Cyber School - 9209–12106Not reported
75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

680

Median Income

$96K

Homeownership

94%

Median Age

49.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 57016 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 57016 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 57016 is approximately $386K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 57016 in Colton has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.