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Corsica, South Dakota, in Douglas county, is 86 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 195 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. About 644 people people live in Corsica.
In Corsica, about 59% of adults are married.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Corsica. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
In 2000, Corsica had a median family income of $34,531.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Corsica than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Residents of Corsica enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Corsica, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in South Dakota.
In Corsica, 77% of commuters drive to work. In Corsica, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Corsica strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Corsica to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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