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Faulkton, SD


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Faulkton, South Dakota

Faulkton, South Dakota, in Faulk county, is 146 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 286 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 785 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Faulkton

In Faulkton, about 56% of adults are married. In Faulkton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Faulkton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Faulkton had a median family income of $37,750. Faulkton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Faulkton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Faulkton that were owner-occupied was 76%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Faulkton, 78% of commuters drive to work. Faulkton offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFaulkton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFaulkton Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFaulkton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Faulkton, SD

Comparing Faulkton 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built56
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