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Scotland, South Dakota

Scotland, South Dakota, in Bon Homme county, is 58 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 159 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 891 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Scotland

In Scotland, about 60% of adults are married. In Scotland, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Scotland.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scotland had a median family income of $34,821.

Political Inclinations

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

Scotland Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Scotland that were owner-occupied was 78%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Scotland, 87% of commuters drive to work. Scotland offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyScotland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Scotland, SD

Comparing Scotland 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity37
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times93
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built21
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