CapitolaSD
A town of 192. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
What makes Capitola stand out
The thing Capitola does most differently from other towns.
192 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Capitola. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Capitola
Most working residents leave Capitola for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Aberdeen (13%), Doland (7%) and Sioux Falls (7%). Half commute less than 48 miles.
Where working residents work
Capitola’s public schools outperform 71% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Capitola’s kids attend outperform 71% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Colony Elementary - 05 | K–8 | 24 | Not graded |
| Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 | K–8 | 8 | Not graded |
| Hillside Colony High School - 07 | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Capitola has cold winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
12.1% of Capitola is conserved land
5.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mirage Game Production Area | — | 369 |
How healthy Capitola is
Capitola tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures.
100% of working residents leave Capitola for work
Where Capitola’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023