Crooks, SD

Crooks, South Dakota

Crooks, South Dakota, in Minnehaha county, is 9 miles NW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 172 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. Part of the surrounding Sioux Falls metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Crooks is home to some 859 residents.

The People and Families of Crooks

In Crooks, about 71% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Crooks are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crooks had a median family income of $56,528. More so than most places, the people in Crooks generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Crooks are poor than in most places in South Dakota.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Crooks.

Crooks Housing

According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Crooks was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Crooks, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Crooks, SD

Comparing Crooks 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
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crooks Almanac

Crooks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Crooks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crooks, 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

Crooks Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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