Mission, SD

Mission, South Dakota

Mission, South Dakota, in Todd county, is 139 miles E of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 280 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 904.

The People and Families of Mission

In Mission, about 37% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Mission, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. Mission has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mission had a median family income of $21,375.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mission Housing

In Mission, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Mission rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Mission, 84% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Mission; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Mission, SD

Comparing Mission 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
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
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Mission Almanac

Mission Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mission Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Mission, 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

Mission Public Libraries

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Mission High Schools (2004)

TODD COUNTY HI SCH
EAST DENVER DRIVE
605-856-2324
A Title I school.
Serves 477 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

RESOURCE CENTER
WEST DENVER DR
605-856-2626
A Special Education School
A Title I school.
Serves 20 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 4.5

Mission Colleges

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Sinte Gleska University

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