Big Stone City, SD

Big Stone City, South Dakota

Big Stone City, South Dakota, in Grant county, is 110 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 157 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 605 residents.

The People and Families of Big Stone City

In Big Stone City, about 65% of adults are married. People in Big Stone City have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Big Stone City had a median family income of $39,583. Home-based work is more common in Big Stone City than in most places.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Big Stone City.

Big Stone City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Big Stone City was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Big Stone City, 87% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Big Stone City let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Big Stone City, SD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Big Stone City Almanac

Big Stone City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Big Stone City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Big Stone City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Big Stone City Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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