Miller, SD

Miller, South Dakota

Miller, South Dakota, in Hand county, is 131 miles NW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 273 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 1,530.

The People and Families of Miller

In Miller, about 57% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Miller, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Miller boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Miller had a median family income of $39,293.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Miller favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Miller Housing

Miller has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Miller, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Miller -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Miller, SD

Comparing Miller 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
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
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Miller Almanac

Miller Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Miller Public Libraries

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Miller Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Miller, 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

Miller High Schools (2004)

MILLER HI SCH
623 E 4TH ST
605-853-2455
Serves 153 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Miller Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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