Dakota Valley School District 61-8, SD
Living in Dakota Valley SD 61-8
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute94
Public Transit2
Affordability54
Public Safety86
Airports17
Hospitals65
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$282kMedian Home Value+$91k (2010–19)
49%Built 2000 or Later
$843Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas4%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dakota Valley SD 61-8
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux City Metro Area28
Union County10
Property Crime in Dakota Valley SD 61-8
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux City Metro Area46
Union County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 22 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dakota Valley SD 61-8
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado28
Blizzard10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dakota Valley School District 61-8, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dakota Valley School District 61-8, SD
Sacred Heart School
3 miles, E
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
6 miles, E
Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Dakota Valley School District 61-8, SD
Briar Cliff University
5 miles, E
Morningside College
9 miles, SE
University of South Dakota
27 miles, NW
Wayne State College
32 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dakota Valley School District 61-8, SD
Dunes Surgical Hospital
2 miles, SE
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
6 miles, E
Mercyone Siouxland
7 miles, E
Floyd Valley Healthcare
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dakota Valley School District 61-8, SD
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
11 miles, SE
Joe Foss Field
74 miles, N
Eppley Airfield
91 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
117 miles, S