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Huron, SD


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Huron, South Dakota

Huron, South Dakota, in Beadle county, is 93 miles NW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 243 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 11,893 people in the city.

The People and Families of Huron

In Huron, about 54% of adults are married. In Huron, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huron had a median family income of $40,234.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,500) in Huron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Huron Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Huron is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Huron, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Huron than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHuron Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHuron Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Huron Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Huron Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Huron, SD

Comparing Huron 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 Citizens106
Age of the Population96
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Housing Recently Built24

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