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Milbank, SD


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Milbank, South Dakota

Milbank, South Dakota, in Grant county, is 114 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 165 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 3,640 people in the city.

The People and Families of Milbank

In Milbank, about 59% of adults are married. In Milbank, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Milbank has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milbank had a median family income of $40,117.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Milbank Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Milbank is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Milbank, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Milbank than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMilbank Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Milbank Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Milbank Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Milbank, SD

Comparing Milbank 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 Citizens107
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men43
Racial Diversity26
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone96
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime96
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