Quality of Life Index

Based on the results of a study group, this index is calculated based on what variables affect individuals as they search for a new home, how much they would enjoy living in a place, and the impact of each selected variable. For example, the crime index affects the total quality of life index negatively and the amusement index affects it positively.

About the Index Score

Scores for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

Quality of Life Indexes	Aberdeen, South Dakota	South Dakota	United States
Quality of Life Index (total)	87	75	100
Amusement Index	185	108	100
Culture Index	135	108	100
Earthquake index	17	32	100
Education index	158	108	100
Medical Index	163	119	100
Mortality Index (all causes)	151	169	100
Religion Index	161	131	100
Restaurant Index	162	104	100
Weather Index	34	49	100

Travel Times to Work

Travel Time Category	Aberdeen, South Dakota	South Dakota	United States
Less then 15 Minutes	76.79%	48.71%	25.26%
15 - 29 Minutes	18.70%	35.02%	36.15%
30 - 59 Minutes	3.30%	12.15%	29.43%
Over 60 Minutes	1.21%	4.12%	9.16%