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Centerville, South Dakota

Centerville, South Dakota, in Turner county, is 33 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 139 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 910.

The People and Families of Centerville

In Centerville, about 57% of adults are married. Lots of people in Centerville live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Centerville had a median family income of $39,643.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Centerville residents, with $450. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Centerville Housing

In Centerville, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Centerville without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Centerville, 90% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Centerville; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Centerville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Centerville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Centerville, SD

Comparing Centerville 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity25
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults74
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times83
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built11
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