Sioux Falls

SD

Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Population 203K |Median income $76,880 |6 hospitals

Population
203,289
Minnehaha County
Median Income
$76,880
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$287,600
+26% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
203K+17%
Median Income
$76,880+47%
Median Home Value
$287,600+92%
Poverty Rate
8.8%-19%
Unemployment
2.5%-47%

Economics

Median Rent
$978/mo
Poverty Rate
8.8% -38% vs avg
Unemployment 2.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.2%
Work From Home 11.1%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 79.7%
African American 6.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.4%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Short Sleep Duration
28.1%
Physical Inactivity
23.3%
Binge Drinking
19.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.7%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
11%
Diabetes
10.6%
Current Asthma
9.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 73.4%
Annual Checkup 76.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 6 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
6
With ER
3
SIOUX FALLS VA MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX FALLS · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX FALLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL & UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER
SIOUX FALLS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Sioux Falls Area 6

Weather Alerts

Fog Advisory Issued for Barrie, Collingwood, and Hillsdale

ECCC · 1h ago
Disasters

South Dakota Qury Fire Receives FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration

FEMA · 3d ago
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Sully, Potter, and Walworth Counties in South Dakota

NOAA · Mar 30, 2026
Weather Alerts high

High Wind Warning Issued for South Dakota Counties: Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected

NOAA · Mar 30, 2026
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Northwest Iowa, Northeast Nebraska, and Southeast South Dakota

NOAA · Mar 30, 2026
Weather Alerts high

Blizzard Warning Issued for Parts of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Through Monday Morning

NOAA · Mar 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sioux Falls, SD? ▼
Sioux Falls, SD has a population of 203,289 people, located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
What is the median household income in Sioux Falls? ▼
The median household income in Sioux Falls, SD is $76,880 per year. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
What is the median home value in Sioux Falls? ▼
The median home value in Sioux Falls, SD is $287,600. Median rent is $978/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sioux Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Sioux Falls include Obesity (37.4%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%), Short Sleep Duration (28.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sioux Falls? ▼
Sioux Falls has 6 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sioux Falls? ▼
The median age in Sioux Falls, SD is 36 years. 35.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sioux Falls, SD is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. With a population of 203K and a median household income of $76,880, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 6 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sioux Falls area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Minnehaha County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.