Hartford, SD

Hartford, South Dakota

Hartford, South Dakota is 12 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 171 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Minnehaha county. The city is part of the Sioux Falls metro area. The population of Hartford is 1,844.

The People and Families of Hartford

In Hartford, about 70% of adults are married. Hartford, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Hartford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hartford had a median family income of $53,942. Hartford is one of the richer cities in South Dakota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Hartford.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Hartford.

Hartford Housing

Of the housing in Hartford, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Hartford than most places in South Dakota.

Commuting

In Hartford, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Hartford, SD

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Hartford Almanac

Hartford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Hartford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hartford residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hartford, 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

Hartford High Schools (2004)

WEST CENTRAL HI SCH
705 E 2ND
605-528-6236
Serves 355 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Hartford Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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