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Dell Rapids, SD


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Dell Rapids, South Dakota

Dell Rapids, South Dakota, in Minnehaha county, is 18 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 181 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. Part of the surrounding Sioux Falls metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Dell Rapids is home to some 2,980 residents.

The People and Families of Dell Rapids

In Dell Rapids, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dell Rapids had a median family income of $49,536. More so than most places, the people in Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids are poor than in most places in South Dakota. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Dell Rapids than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Dell Rapids. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Dell Rapids Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Dell Rapids was owner-occupied. 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 Dell Rapids, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Dell Rapids Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Dell Rapids Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Dell Rapids Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Dell Rapids Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dell Rapids Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dell Rapids People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Dell Rapids, SD

Comparing Dell Rapids 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
Well-Paid Single Men810
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens74
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times83
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone52
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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