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Colman, SD


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Colman, South Dakota

Colman, South Dakota, in Moody county, is 29 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 188 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 572 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Colman

In Colman, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colman had a median family income of $44,000. In Colman, most people are middle class or better.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in the city.

Colman Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Colman that were owner-occupied was 72%.

Commuting

In Colman, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyColman Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyColman Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Colman Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Colman People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Colman, SD

Comparing Colman 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
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times72
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109
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