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Onida, SD


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Onida, South Dakota

Onida, South Dakota is 149 miles S of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 316 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Sully county. The population of the city is 740.

The People and Families of Onida

In Onida, about 67% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Onida.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Onida had a median family income of $44,583. There aren't a lot of poor people in Onida.

Political Inclinations

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

Onida Housing

Of the housing in Onida, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by South Dakota standards.

Commuting

In Onida, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Onida makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyOnida Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Onida Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Onida Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Onida Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Onida, SD

Comparing Onida 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
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Property Taxes69
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