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Tyndall, SD


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Tyndall, South Dakota

Tyndall, South Dakota, in Bon Homme county, is 70 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 155 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,239 people lived in Tyndall.

The People and Families of Tyndall

In Tyndall, about 55% of adults are married. Tyndall is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tyndall had a median family income of $37,500.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Tyndall.

Tyndall Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Tyndall are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Tyndall offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Tyndall, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Tyndall; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTyndall Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTyndall Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Tyndall Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Tyndall Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Tyndall Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Tyndall, SD

Comparing Tyndall 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 Citizens108
Age of the Population108
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97
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