Elk Point, SD

Elk Point, South Dakota

Elk Point, South Dakota, in Union county, is 19 miles NW of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 106 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,714 people lived in Elk Point.

The People and Families of Elk Point

In Elk Point, about 61% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Elk Point without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elk Point had a median family income of $48,056. Many people in Elk Point make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend.

Political Inclinations

Elk Point residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Elk Point Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Elk Point are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Elk Point, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Elk Point is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Elk Point, SD

Comparing Elk Point 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Elk Point Almanac

Elk Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Elk Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Elk Point, 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

Elk Point Public Libraries

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Elk Point High Schools (2004)

ELK POINT-JEFFERSON HI SC
402 S DOUGLAS ST
605-356-5901
Serves 177 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Elk Point Colleges

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