StenaSD
A town of 137. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
What makes Stena stand out
The 2 things Stena does most differently from other towns.
137 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Stena’s report card
Now in Stena
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stena. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Stena
Most working residents leave Stena for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Britton (21%), Miller (10%) and Sioux Falls (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
Stena’s public schools outperform 31% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Stena’s kids attend trail 69% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Colony Elementary - 04 | K–8 | 32 | D |
| Sunset Colony High School - 06 | 9–12 | 8 | Not graded |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Stena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
12.9% of Stena is conserved land
2.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
How healthy Stena is
Stena beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Stena | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9% | 12.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 9.2% |
99% of working residents leave Stena for work
Where Stena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023