Platte, SD

Platte, South Dakota

Platte, South Dakota, in Charles Mix county, is 108 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 209 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,367.

The People and Families of Platte

In Platte, about 64% of adults are married. Platte offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Platte had a median family income of $38,750. Poverty is less common in Platte than most places. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.

Political Inclinations

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

Platte Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Platte.

Commuting

In Platte, 85% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Platte, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Platte, SD

Comparing Platte 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 Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Platte Almanac

Platte Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Platte Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Platte, 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

Platte Public Libraries

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Platte Hospitals

PLATTE HEALTH CENTER - CAH
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
601 E 7TH ST
(605) 337-3364
Emergency Service: No

Platte High Schools (2004)

PLATTE HI SCH
400 ILLINOIS AVE
605-337-3391
Serves 133 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Platte Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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