Not taxed — has no state income tax, so Social Security is untaxed along with everything else
Effective property tax rate
1.18%
metro-area
#128 of 200
Median property tax paid
$3,023
metro-area
#122 of 200
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
78.7 years
metro-area
#46 of 200
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,800
state
#93 of 200
Uninsured (share of residents)
8.5%
metro-area
#104 of 200
Primary care providers per 100k
108
metro-area
#11 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$8,000
state
#14 of 200
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$100
state
#83 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200
Emissions testing
Not required
Emissions detail
No vehicle emissions testing
DMV & license offices
4
Avg commute to work
19 min
metro-area
#3 of 200
Commute by driving alone
79.3%
metro-area
#171 of 200
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
15.1%
metro-area
#3 of 200
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
14.5¢/kWh
state
#31 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill
$131
state
#31 of 200
Gasoline
$3.20/gal
state
#63 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$64
state
#88 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$68
state
#23 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$81
state
#121 of 200
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$2,400
state
#139 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,500
state
#41 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
77.9 — Relatively Low
metro-area
#20 of 200
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$600
state
#16 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
34
metro-area
#9 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
700
metro-area
#25 of 200
Homes with air conditioning (state)
92%
state
#105 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)
7,700
metro-area
#196 of 200
Days per year ≥ 90°F
14
metro-area
#63 of 200
Days per year ≥ 100°F
1
metro-area
#105 of 200
Avg summer high (state)
86°F
metro-area
#87 of 200
Avg winter low
10°F
metro-area
#190 of 200
Annual precipitation
26.0"
metro-area
#44 of 200
Annual snowfall
48.0"
metro-area
#162 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)
60%
metro-area
#85 of 200
Plant hardiness zone
5a
Frost window
05-15 → 10-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
400
state
#100 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,000
state
#83 of 200
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
120
metro-area
#5 of 200
Parks
60
Hiking areas
15
Golf courses
15
Shooting ranges
4
Lakes
4
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Sioux Falls
Major public and private employers in the Sioux Falls, SD area.
