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Beresford, South Dakota, in Union county, is 33 miles S of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 133 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Beresford contains a population of approximately 2,006.
In Beresford, about 59% of adults are married.
Beresford boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Beresford had a median family income of $45,231. Beresford has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city. Interestingly, lots of people in Beresford have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Beresford favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,100. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Beresford.
Beresford has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Beresford, 91% 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? Beresford can boast better commuting than most places.
Beresford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):
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|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Beresford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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