Brandon, SD

Brandon, South Dakota

Brandon, South Dakota, in Minnehaha county, is 6 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 164 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. Brandon contains a population of approximately 5,693.

The People and Families of Brandon

In Brandon, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Brandon, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Brandon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brandon had a median family income of $60,472. The typical family in Brandon is better off than most in South Dakota. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Brandon. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Brandon.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brandon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,100. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Brandon Housing

Brandon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Dakota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Brandon, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Brandon, SD

Comparing Brandon 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
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 Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Brandon Almanac

Brandon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Brandon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Brandon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brandon, 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

Brandon High Schools (2004)

BRANDON VALLEY HI SCH
301 S SPLITROCK BLVD
605-582-3211
Serves 806 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Brandon Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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