Sioux Falls Metro Area, SD
Living in the Sioux Falls Metro Area
Bikeability22
Walkability28
Commute88
Public Transit17
Affordability69
Public Safety56
Airports14
Hospitals88
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
259kPopulation+38k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
34%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$193kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$739Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Sioux Falls Metro Area
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in the Sioux Falls Metro Area
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Sioux Falls Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado16
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sioux Falls Metro Area, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sioux Falls Metro Area, SD
Bethel Lutheran School
10 miles, E
St Michael School
11 miles, E
O'GORMAN High School
12 miles, E
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sioux Falls Metro Area, SD
National American University-Sioux Falls
10 miles, E
Augustana University
13 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
13 miles, E
Dakota State University
36 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sioux Falls Metro Area, SD
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota
11 miles, E
Lifescape
12 miles, E
Sanford Usd Medical Center
13 miles, E
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sioux Falls Metro Area, SD
Joe Foss Field
14 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
82 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
152 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
162 miles, S