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Volga, SD

Founded 1879Brookings CountyElev. 498 m
Population
2,246
Median home
$220,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Volga

With about 2,246 residents, Volga is one of South Dakota's notable places. Volga was founded in 1879 and sits in Brookings County. The median age is 29 and the median household income is $75,417. Homes carry a median value of $220,200, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.8%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,246
Median age
29
Median household income
$75,417
Per-capita income
$34,647
Poverty rate
7.5%
High-school grad or higher
98.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg. commute
15.3 min
Work from home
10.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94.8%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.2%
Sales & office19%
Production, transportation & material moving17.7%
Service10.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$220,200
Median gross rent
$1,048/mo
Owner-occupied
55.7%
Median year built
1980
Households
936
Avg. household size
2.4

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Volga has 3 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading55%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Sioux Valley High School - 01HighGrades 912
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04MiddleGrades 68
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02Elementary

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

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Volga vs South Dakota and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Brookings County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Volga is in Brookings County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Volga was founded in 1879 and sits in Brookings County. Elevation ~498 m.

Map of Volga
Volga, SD
Where Volga is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonVolga
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Henry-Martinson HouseVolga AuditoriumHall, John L., HouseVolga Hospital
Notable people from Volga
Del Paddock
People searches in Volga
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Brookings (7 mi)Madison (24 mi)Flandreau (25 mi)Dell Rapids (36 mi)Watertown (42 mi)Crooks (46 mi)

Common questions

Volga — frequently asked

What is the population of Volga, South Dakota?
Volga has a population of about 2,246, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Volga?
The median home value in Volga is $220,200, and the median gross rent is $1,048/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Volga face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Brookings County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Volga?
Volga has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Volga?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Volga. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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