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Worthing, SD


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Worthing, South Dakota

Worthing, South Dakota, in Lincoln county, is 16 miles S of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 149 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The town is part of the Sioux Falls metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 585 people people live in Worthing.

The People and Families of Worthing

In Worthing, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Worthing tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Worthing spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The town is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Worthing had a median family income of $50,515. Overall, families in Worthing are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Worthing does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Worthing.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the town enjoy its low crime rate.

Worthing Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Worthing, about 89% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Worthing, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWorthing Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWorthing Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyWorthing People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Worthing Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Worthing Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Worthing, SD

Comparing Worthing 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity25
Female Share of the Population21
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work52
Short Commute Times41
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

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