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Kimball, SD


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Kimball, South Dakota

Kimball, South Dakota, in Brule county, is 113 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 230 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 745 people in the city.

The People and Families of Kimball

In Kimball, about 61% of adults are married. In Kimball, 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, Kimball had a median family income of $37,813.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Kimball Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Kimball is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Kimball.

Commuting

In Kimball, 85% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Kimball Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kimball Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Kimball Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kimball, SD

Comparing Kimball 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 Citizens96
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times94
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built33
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