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Armour, SD


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Armour, South Dakota

Armour, South Dakota, in Douglas county, is 84 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 188 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 782.

The People and Families of Armour

In Armour, about 63% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Armour, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Armour had a median family income of $41,797.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Armour.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in the city.

Armour Housing

Armour has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Armour, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Armour can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Armour strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyArmour Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyArmour Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Armour Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Armour Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Armour Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Armour, SD

Comparing Armour to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity13
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime108
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