Emerson, Sioux Falls, SD
Living in Emerson
Bikeability
15
Walkability
32
Commute
96
Public Transit
24
Affordability
100
Public Safety
37
Airports
14
Hospitals
87
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.5k
Population
-1.6k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$6.6k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$116k
Median Home Value
+$927 (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$625
Median Monthly Rent
+$102 (2010–19)
44%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Emerson
United States45
South Dakota31
Sioux Falls Metro Area45
Minnehaha County50
Property Crime in Emerson
United States48
South Dakota34
Sioux Falls Metro Area55
Minnehaha County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Emerson
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding37
Tornado13
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Emerson, Sioux Falls, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Emerson, Sioux Falls, SD
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
1 miles, S
Christ the King School
1 miles, SE
O'GORMAN High School
2 miles, S
St Michael School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Emerson, Sioux Falls, SD
University of Sioux Falls
1 miles, SE
Augustana University
2 miles, SE
National American University-Sioux Falls
4 miles, SW
Dakota State University
37 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Emerson, Sioux Falls, SD
Sanford Usd Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Lifescape
1 miles, S
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Emerson, Sioux Falls, SD
Joe Foss Field
3 miles, N
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
81 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
155 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
161 miles, S