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Waubay, SD


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Waubay, South Dakota

Waubay, South Dakota is 109 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 198 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Day county. The population of the city is 662.

The People and Families of Waubay

In Waubay, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Waubay are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Seniors are common in Waubay.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waubay had a median family income of $30,833. A sizable number of people in Waubay work from home.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Waubay.

Waubay Housing

Of the housing in Waubay, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Property taxes in Waubay are low by South Dakota standards.

Commuting

In Waubay, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyWaubay Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Waubay Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Waubay Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Waubay, SD

Comparing Waubay 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 Citizens97
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times62
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built32
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