Wagner, SD

Wagner, South Dakota

Wagner, South Dakota, in Charles Mix county, is 86 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 174 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,675.

The People and Families of Wagner

In Wagner, about 46% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Wagner, since the city is home to many young children. The city offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at Wagner, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Wagner if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wagner had a median family income of $28,021.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wagner gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wagner Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Wagner. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Wagner is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Wagner, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Wagner, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Wagner, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Wagner, SD

Comparing Wagner 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
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
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
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Wagner Almanac

Wagner Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wagner Public Libraries

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Wagner Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wagner residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wagner, 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

Wagner High Schools (2004)

WAGNER HI SCH
WALNUT AVE SW
605-384-5426
Serves 171 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

ZENITH HIGH
610 E HWY 50
605-384-5713
A Non-traditional School
Serves 9 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 4.5

Wagner Colleges

(List of All South Dakota Colleges)

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