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Valley Springs, SD


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Valley Springs, South Dakota

Valley Springs, South Dakota, in Minnehaha county, is 11 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 163 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Valley Springs has a population of 792.

The People and Families of Valley Springs

In Valley Springs, about 62% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Valley Springs. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Valley Springs had a median family income of $49,167. People in Valley Springs generally have good earning power.

Political Inclinations

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

Valley Springs Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Valley Springs.

Commuting

In Valley Springs, 98% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

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

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Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Valley Springs Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Valley Springs, SD

Comparing Valley Springs 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times41
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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