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Minnehaha County, South Dakota: crime rate, income and local data
Minnehaha County averaged 4.3 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 21% higher than the South Dakota rate (3.5). Median household income is $76,880 and the unemployment rate was 2.2% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 203,289 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Minnehaha County?
Police agencies in Minnehaha County reported an average of 1,043 violent crimes and 5,800 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 4.3 per 1,000 people, is 21% higher than the South Dakota rate (3.5); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 23.8 per 1,000 (South Dakota: 15.8; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (84%). CDC death records show about 8 homicide deaths a year in the county (4.0 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Minnehaha County | Per 1,000 | South Dakota per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,043 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 66 | 0.27 | 0.53 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 92 | 0.38 | 0.21 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 877 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 5,800 | 23.8 | 15.8 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 681 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,161 | 17.1 | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 957 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (3 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Minnehaha County?
Half of households in Minnehaha County make more than $76,880 and half make less; across South Dakota the midpoint is $75,081. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,600 by its owners; renters pay a median $978. 8.4% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 7.9%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,649 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 203,289 | 907,428 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $76,880 | $75,081 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,600 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $978 | $946 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4% | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 31.9% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.1% | 68.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% | 89.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.2% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Minnehaha County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Minnehaha County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Minnehaha County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Williams Pipe Line Co. Disposal Pit. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Industrial chemical releases
25 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,286,243 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Minnehaha County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 2, Severe Storm 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 2 of 365 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 14 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 16 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 3 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Minnehaha County?
South Dakota does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Minnehaha County is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County has 79 public schools (2024-25) and 15 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 10 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 23 fire or EMS stations and 4 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Big Sioux Recreation Area and Palisades State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Minnehaha County
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Minnehaha County, plus 30 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: First Cash & Exchange (Sioux Falls), First National Pawn (Sioux Falls), Fleet Farm (Sioux Falls), Garys Gun Shop (Sioux Falls), Ggs-3 (Sioux Falls), Nyberg's Ace (Sioux Falls), Nyberg's Ace Hdwe INC (2 in Sioux Falls), Runnings (Sioux Falls) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
17 liquor stores are on the map in Minnehaha County: 49th Street Liquor (Sioux Falls), Booze Boys Discount Wine and Liquor (2 in Sioux Falls), Brandon Spirits (Brandon), Cellar 54 (Sioux Falls), East Mercato (Sioux Falls), Famous Brands Inc (Sioux Falls), Gist Wine Shop (Sioux Falls), Good Spirits (Sioux Falls) and 8 more. South Dakota has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Minnehaha County: Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (Sioux Falls).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County averaged 1,043 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 21% higher than the South Dakota rate (3.5). The property-crime rate was 23.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Minnehaha County?
$76,880 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $75,081 for South Dakota and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Minnehaha County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 2.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,649 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Minnehaha County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Minnehaha County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Minnehaha County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Minnehaha County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Williams Pipe Line Co. Disposal Pit.
How many nursing homes are in Minnehaha County?
10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Minnehaha County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | 10,972 | 1.0 | $76,808 |
| Lincoln County | 70,638 | 1.5 | $99,166 |
| Lyon County, IA | 12,162 | 0.99 | $76,746 |
| McCook County | 5,751 | 0.73 | $83,852 |
| Moody County | 6,397 | 1.5 | $78,427 |
| Pipestone County, MN | 9,284 | 0.85 | $69,628 |
| Rock County, MN | 9,621 | 0.44 | $71,295 |
| Turner County | 8,882 | 2.0 | $75,771 |
Cities in Minnehaha County with their own page: Sioux Falls.
More: South Dakota statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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