57255 Zip Code, New Effington

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in New Effington

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 113 / 300 High

Violent Crime 126

26% above national avg

Property Crime 73

27% below national avg

City Ranking

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Is 57255 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 57255 in New Effington, SD has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 113, which is 13% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in New Effington.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 161, 61% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 25). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk

Rape · Index 161 (61% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 25 (75% below avg)

57255 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and New Effington city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs New Effington	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	95	-5%	N/A	Average
Assault	129	+29%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	120	+20%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	161	+61%	N/A	High
Property Crime
Burglary	145	+45%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	25	-75%	N/A	Low
Vehicle Theft	49	-51%	N/A	Low

57255 Crime Map

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57255 Demographics & Context

Population

600

Median Income

$50,409

Home Value

$75,284

Median Age

Pop. Density

6/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 10.1%

Graduate Degree 3%

Housing

74%

26%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 71.3%

Black 0.6%

Hispanic 1.8%

Asian 0%

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New Effington Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 57255, New Effington?

Zip code 57255 in New Effington, SD has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 113, which is 13% above the national average. Zip code 57255 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in New Effington.

Is Zip code 57255 a safe neighborhood in New Effington?

Zip code 57255 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in New Effington, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Rape (index: 161), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 25). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in New Effington.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 57255?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 57255 is Rape, with a crime index of 161 (61% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 57255?

Zip code 57255 has a population of approximately 600. The median household income is $50,409. The median home value is $75,284. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 57255 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 57255's overall crime rate is 13% above the national average (index 113 vs 100). Within New Effington, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.