Sioux Falls, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
197,642 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,714 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$613 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$897 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnehaha County
5
Sioux Falls Metro Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnehaha County
5
Sioux Falls Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 16
Feb 1 5 21
Mar 2 6 32
Apr 2 3 46
May 2 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 7 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 15, SD State House District 15, SD
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Schools

Lowell Elementary - 28
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Sioux Falls
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Usd Medical Center
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Lifescape
1 miles, W
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
156 miles, N • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
160 miles, S • 2.8 star
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