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Newell, SD


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Newell, South Dakota

Newell, South Dakota, in Butte county, is 44 miles N of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 353 miles N of Denver, Colorado. There are 646 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Newell

In Newell, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newell had a median family income of $27,159.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Newell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newell that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Newell, 79% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Newell Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Newell Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Newell, SD

Comparing Newell 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
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens75
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Well-Paid Single Men11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times94
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone42
Housing Recently Built46
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