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Elk Point, SD

Union CountyElev. 343 m
Population
2,391
Median home
$228,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Elk Point

Elk Point is home to roughly 2,391 residents. Elk Point sits in Union County. The median age is 33.9 and the median household income is $83,250. Homes carry a median value of $228,400, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (93.5%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,391
Median age
33.9
Median household income
$83,250
Per-capita income
$33,728
Poverty rate
7.2%
High-school grad or higher
95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
Unemployment
2.1%
Avg. commute
21.3 min
Work from home
5.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White93.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.9%
Sales & office22.1%
Service15.5%
Production, transportation & material moving14.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$228,400
Median gross rent
$801/mo
Owner-occupied
74.7%
Median year built
1980
Households
889
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Elk Point has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading75%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03MiddleGrades 6–8
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime38% below national
Elk Point240
South Dakota377
United States386
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime78% below national
Elk Point432
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↑ 700% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elk Point Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elk Point.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Union County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elk Point is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elk Point sits in Union County. Elevation ~343 m.

Map of Elk Point
Elk Point, SD
Where Elk Point is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Murtha, Charles, House and Brick YardSouth Dakota Dept. of Transportation Bridge No. 64-061-199
Notable people from Elk Point
Chuck TollefsonHarry Webber
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Nearby cities
Vermillion (14 mi)North Sioux (14 mi)Beresford (28 mi)Yankton (39 mi)Canton (43 mi)Lennox (47 mi)

Common questions

Elk Point — frequently asked

What is the population of Elk Point, South Dakota?
Elk Point has a population of about 2,391, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elk Point?
The median home value in Elk Point is $228,400, and the median gross rent is $801/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elk Point safe? What is the crime rate?
Elk Point Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 240 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elk Point face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Elk Point?
Elk Point has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elk Point?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Elk Point. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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