Menno, SD

Menno, South Dakota

Menno, South Dakota is 49 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 160 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Hutchinson county. The population of the city is 729.

The People and Families of Menno

In Menno, about 61% of adults are married. Adults in Menno are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Menno had a median family income of $38,125. A sizable number of people in Menno work from home.

Political Inclinations

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

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in the city.

Menno Housing

Of the housing in Menno, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Menno are lower than most places in South Dakota. Property taxes in the city are low by South Dakota standards.

Commuting

In Menno, 75% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Menno than most cities its size. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Menno, SD

Comparing Menno 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
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
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Menno Almanac

Menno Climate

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Menno Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Menno Public Libraries

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Menno High Schools (2004)

MENNO HI SCH
410 S 5TH ST
605-387-5161
Serves 70 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Menno Colleges

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