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State Overview
As of 2009, South Dakota's population is 796,214 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.59 percent.
The median home cost in South Dakota is $106,480. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, South Dakota's cost of living is 18.05% Lower than the U.S. average.
South Dakota public schools spend $5,305 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 13 students per teacher in South Dakota.
The unemployment rate in South Dakota is 5.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. South Dakota jobs have Decreased by 1.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 South Dakota, SD, population is 796,214. There are 10 people per square mile (population density).
Family in South Dakota, SD
The median age is 34.9. The US median is 37.6. 58.79% of people in South Dakota, SD, are married. 8.64% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 24.77% of people are married, with children. 8.25% have children, but are single.
Race in South Dakota, SD
86.97% of people are white, 0.88% are black, 0.85% are asian, 8.42% are native american, and 2.08% claim 'Other'.
1.57% of the people in South Dakota, SD, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.43% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 85 physicians per 100,000 population in South Dakota, SD. The US average is 170.
South Dakota, SD Health Index
Air quality in South Dakota, SD is 75 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in South Dakota, SD is 41 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 97 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
The unemployment rate in South Dakota, SD, is 5.10%, with job growth of -1.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.10%.
South Dakota, SD Taxes
South Dakota, SD,sales tax rate is 4.00%. Income tax is 0.00%.
South Dakota, SD Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $20,123, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,483.
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 32.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 4.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $20,123 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,483 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.54% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.78% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.91% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.19% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.26% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.01% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.32% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.10% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.67% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.21% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.37% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.47% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.48% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.69% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.86% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.07% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 14.06% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in South Dakota, SD, is $106,480. Home appreciation is -1.20% over the last year. The median age of South Dakota, SD, real estate is 34 years.
South Dakota, SD Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 28.35% of the South Dakota, SD, population. 9.93% of houses and apartments in South Dakota, SD, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 34 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $106,480 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -1.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 61.34% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.93% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 28.35% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $19.82 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 9.52% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 9.83% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 10.31% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 11.96% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.41% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.66% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.03% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 6.41% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.95% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.82% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.55% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.35% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.70% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.89% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.33% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.93% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.82% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.24% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 10.07% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.95% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 22.07% | 13.55% |
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Crime
South Dakota, SD, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
South Dakota, SD, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Climate
South Dakota, SD, gets 20 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 34 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 73.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in South Dakota, SD. The July high is around 87 degrees. The January low is 5. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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SD climate: Too cold in the... (read more)Taste it once; Taste it again!: I live in the state of infinite variety! And just to let you know, this is an utopia-kinda day > most everyday of the year! Reconnecting with nature is easily letting... (read more)Horseback Riding: South Dakota, especially western South Dakota offers tons of horseback riding opportunities. With lots of National Forest Service land, your horseback riding... (read more)Have an opinion about South Dakota? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for South Dakota Click Here
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Education
South Dakota, SD, schools spend $5,305 per student. There are 13 pupils per teacher, 480 students per librarian, and 405 children per counselor in South Dakota, SD schools.
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in South Dakota, SD, takes 18 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 6% work from home.
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means South Dakota, SD is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means South Dakota, SD is more expensive.
Overall, South Dakota, SD cost of living is 81.95.
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Religion
67.21% of the people in South Dakota, SD are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 23.83% are Catholic; 35.32% are Protestant; 0.81% are LDS; 7.09% are another Christian faith; 0.05% in South Dakota, SD are Jewish; 0.14% are an eastern faith; 0.01% affilitates with Islam.
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| Percent Religious | 67.21% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 23.83% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 35.32% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.81% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.86% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.49% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.36% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 21.80% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.89% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.89% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 7.09% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.05% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.01% | 0.54% |
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39.04% of the people in South Dakota, SD are registered as Democrats. 59.30% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.65%.
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