Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The majestic Big Sioux River flows through the the heart of Sioux Falls, S.D.Courtesy of Experience Sioux Falls
- StateSouth Dakota
- CountyMinnehaha
- Population196,767
You may visit Sioux Falls at first to view its namesake waterfalls, a majestic feature of the Big Sioux River flowing through the heart of the city, but those who stay know their hometown offers so much more. The surrounding Big Sioux River Recreation Trail and Greenway has more than 20 miles of paved trails to explore.
Families will love the city’s proximity to Sherman Park, with its softball fields and picnic areas, and to the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, as well as the USA Softball of South Dakota Hall of Fame.
Sioux Falls has seen consistent growth in recent years, and thanks to its affordable cost of living and strong health care system, it’s a great place in which to consider putting down roots. The area’s above-average Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, affiliated with the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, is a leader in critical care and pulmonary health, according to Healthgrades.com.—AS
Families will love the city’s proximity to Sherman Park, with its softball fields and picnic areas, and to the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, as well as the USA Softball of South Dakota Hall of Fame.
Sioux Falls has seen consistent growth in recent years, and thanks to its affordable cost of living and strong health care system, it’s a great place in which to consider putting down roots. The area’s above-average Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, affiliated with the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, is a leader in critical care and pulmonary health, according to Healthgrades.com.—AS
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $264,867 |
| Median household income | $73,309 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 2.64%, Black: 7.18%, Hispanic: 6.01% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 6.1%, Black: 13.6%, Hispanic: 18.9% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 84.84% |
| Percent of schools serving students in the area that rank "above average" (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 26% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 6 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 9 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 64 |
Sources: ATTOM, U.S. Census Bureau, GreatSchools, Healthgrades, Caring.com, Sharecare