Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Population 159,992

Sioux Falls is located in Lincoln County, SD. The population is 159,992, making Sioux Falls the largest city in Lincoln County and the largest city in the state of South Dakota.

There are 59 public schools in Sioux Falls with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Sioux Falls is moderate , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sioux Falls is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sioux Falls property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sioux Falls include Pine Lakes Addition, Anderson and Springdale Township.

Sioux Falls Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.3%

Crime Rate

29.37% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 354
  • Violent Crimes: 483
  • Robbery: 37
  • Burglary: 374
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

97.69% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Sioux Falls
  • 0.31 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,551 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 10
  • Registered Polluters: 24
  • Superfunds: 21
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,496

Unemployment

Low 2.0%
  • South Dakota unemployment average: 2.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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59 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 59 K-12 public schools in Sioux Falls, SD and 21 private schools. Homefacts rates Sioux Falls's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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5 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1,878 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sioux Falls, SD issued 1,878 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,878 permits, 842 were issued for single family homes and 1,036 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sioux Falls, SD issued 2,011 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,011 permits, 1025 were issued for single family homes and 986 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $681
  • 1 Bedroom: $746
  • 2 Bedrooms: $912
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,203
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,561

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Environmental Hazards

1551 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Sioux Falls, SD has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Sioux Falls, SD is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Sioux Falls, SD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 15.05°
  • February 19.7°
  • March 35.4°
  • April 46.46°
  • May 58.71°
  • June 68.86°
  • July 74.53°
  • August 71.67°
  • September 62.03°
  • October 49.38°
  • November 36.18°
  • December 18.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sioux Falls, SD

Earthquakes
Sioux Falls, SD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sioux Falls, SD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sioux Falls, SD has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sioux Falls, SD has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sioux Falls, SD: $56,867

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sioux Falls is 2.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.66%
White Collar - 63.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dennis Daugaard
  • Sen. Mike Rounds
  • Sen. John Thune

City Representatives

  • Kristi Noem

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

80 FCC Towers view all

2 Police Stations view all

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