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Living in Dell Rapids, SD

Dell Rapids, a small town in South Dakota, has a population of just under 4,000. Families with young children are commonplace, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population. With an average age of just over 37, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in South Dakota. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 81% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Dell Rapids is $65/month more than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Dell Rapids: healthcare, retail, and finance. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top field in the town. Dell Rapids workers bring in an average annual income of nearly $76K, more than the state average. The town's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Dell Rapids has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%). Further, 14% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Averaging about 23 minutes, Dell Rapids's commute time is longer than the South Dakota average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (50%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

Who Lives Here

Dell Rapids Demographics

Education

High School

21%

Associate's

26%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

5%

Doctorate

34%

Family Size

2 people

46%

3 people

19%

4 people

19%

5 people

11%

6+ people

5%

Household Income

0-50k

26%

50-100k

44%

100-150k

20%

150-200k

8%

200k+

2%

Age

0-10

17%

10-20

13%

20-45

31%

45-65

22%

65+

16%

Getting Around Dell Rapids

Dell Rapids Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

32%

15-30 Mins

29%

30-40 Mins

28%

40-60 Mins

8%

60+ Mins

3%

Dell Rapids Education

Schools

Top Schools in Dell Rapids

10/10

Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Grades K-4 • Public

2/10

Garretson Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

3/10

Renberg Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

3/10

Flandreau Elementary - 04

Grades K-4 • Public

9/10

Brandon Elementary - 03

Grades PK-4 • Public

3/10

Laura B. Anderson Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

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All About

Living in Dell Rapids, SD

Dell Rapids, a small town in South Dakota, has a population of just under 4,000. Families with young children are commonplace, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population. With an average age of just over 37, the town's residents skew younger than most cities in South Dakota. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 81% of residents own their homes. The average rent for Dell Rapids is $65/month more than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Dell Rapids: healthcare, retail, and finance. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top field in the town. Dell Rapids workers bring in an average annual income of nearly $76K, more than the state average. The town's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Dell Rapids has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%). Further, 14% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Averaging about 23 minutes, Dell Rapids's commute time is longer than the South Dakota average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (50%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.