Edgemont, SD

Edgemont, South Dakota

Edgemont, South Dakota, in Fall River county, is 61 miles SW of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 253 miles N of Denver, Colorado. About 867 people people live in Edgemont.

The People and Families of Edgemont

In Edgemont, about 64% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Edgemont, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Edgemont nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edgemont had a median family income of $36,667.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Edgemont.

Edgemont Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Edgemont, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Edgemont, 89% of commuters drive to work. In Edgemont, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 17%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Edgemont, SD

Comparing Edgemont 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Edgemont Almanac

Edgemont Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Edgemont Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Edgemont, 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

Edgemont Public Libraries

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Edgemont High Schools (2004)

EDGEMONT HI SCH
715 D ST
605-662-7254
Serves 54 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Edgemont Colleges

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