Valley Springs, SD
Living in Valley Springs
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute72
Public Transit2
Affordability80
Public Safety85
Airports14
Hospitals89
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
701Population+10 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$623Median Monthly Rent+$151 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached80%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas78%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valley Springs
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux Falls Metro Area45
Minnehaha County50
Property Crime in Valley Springs
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux Falls Metro Area55
Minnehaha County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valley Springs
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado18
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valley Springs, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valley Springs, SD
Hills Christian School
7 miles, SE
Sioux Falls Adventist School
9 miles, SW
Children's Home Society Loving School
11 miles, W
Abiding Savior Academy
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Valley Springs, SD
University of Sioux Falls
14 miles, W
Augustana University
14 miles, W
National American University-Sioux Falls
17 miles, W
Dordt University
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valley Springs, SD
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
13 miles, W
Sanford Luverne Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Sanford Usd Medical Center
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Valley Springs, SD
Joe Foss Field
14 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
82 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
160 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
161 miles, NW