Big Sioux Township, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,796 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,410 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$478,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,059 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,164 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
Sioux City Metro Area
3
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
2
Sioux City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 20
Feb 1 5 23
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 2 2 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 2 5 35
Dec 1 7 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 17, SD State House District 17, SD
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Schools

Riverside Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Dakota Valley High School - 01
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Briar Cliff University
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
St Luke's College
5 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Morningside College
8 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Western Iowa Tech Community College
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Lukes Regional Medical Center
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Mercyone Siouxland
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Floyd Valley Healthcare
26 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
74 miles, N • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
90 miles, S • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
116 miles, SW • 1 star
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