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Canistota, SD


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Canistota, South Dakota

Canistota, South Dakota, in McCook county, is 29 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 175 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. About 700 people people live in Canistota.

The People and Families of Canistota

In Canistota, about 59% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Canistota nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Canistota had a median family income of $39,464.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Canistota.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the city enjoy its low crime rate.

Canistota Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Canistota, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Canistota, 85% of commuters drive to work. In Canistota, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCanistota Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Canistota Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Canistota Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Canistota, SD

Comparing Canistota 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 Citizens107
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times31
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone74
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime107
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