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Sisseton, SD

Founded 1907Roberts CountyElev. 373 m
Population
2,593
Median home
$111,900
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Sisseton

Sisseton is a city in South Dakota with about 2,593 residents. Sisseton was founded in 1907 and sits in Roberts County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $44,477. Homes carry a median value of $111,900, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (41.3%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,593
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$44,477
Per-capita income
$25,204
Poverty rate
22%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg. commute
10.9 min
Work from home
4.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.3%
Service20.5%
Sales & office17.5%
Production, transportation & material moving15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$111,900
Median gross rent
$600/mo
Owner-occupied
49.8%
Median year built
1961
Households
986
Avg. household size
2.56

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Sisseton has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading27%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Sisseton High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Sisseton Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 5–8
Westside Elementary - 03ElementaryGrades -1–4

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime78% below national
Sisseton84
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% below national
Sisseton0
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sisseton.

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 · Roberts County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Sisseton is in Roberts County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sisseton was founded in 1907 and sits in Roberts County. Elevation ~373 m.

Map of Sisseton
Sisseton, SD
Where Sisseton is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonSisseton
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Roberts County CourthouseSisseton Carnegie LibraryStavig, Andrew and Mary, HouseHart School #3
Notable people from Sisseton
Joe RobbieDavid GilbertsonTamara St. JohnGary D. HansonSteven McCleerey
People searches in Sisseton
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Nearby cities
Webster (32 mi)Milbank (37 mi)Watertown (52 mi)Groton (53 mi)Aberdeen (70 mi)Redfield (90 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sisseton, SD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sisseton, South Dakota.

William Glen Johnson, 31
Sisseton · Marshall County · 57262

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sisseton — frequently asked

What is the population of Sisseton, South Dakota?
Sisseton has a population of about 2,593, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sisseton?
The median home value in Sisseton is $111,900, and the median gross rent is $600/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sisseton safe? What is the crime rate?
Sisseton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 84 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sisseton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Roberts County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Sisseton?
Sisseton has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sisseton?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Sisseton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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