Faulkton, SD

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Faulkton, SD

Comparing Faulkton 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Faulkton Almanac

Faulkton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Faulkton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Faulkton, 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

Faulkton Public Libraries

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Faulkton High Schools (2004)

FAULKTON HI SCH
1114 COURT ST
605-598-6266
Serves 113 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Faulkton Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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