The Town FilesUnion County, South Dakota
17,081 people. The median home is worth $301,100 (typical South Dakota town: $182,100) and the median household earns $89,636.
Towns in Union County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Dunes | 4,020 | $565,600 | $136,125 | 42.6 |
| North Sioux City | 3,042 | $269,800 | $71,908 | 36.6 |
| Beresford | 2,180 | $234,400 | $78,793 | 35.5 |
| Elk Point | 2,149 | $248,500 | $90,473 | 35.5 |
| Alcester | 820 | $125,800 | $57,000 | 44.4 |
People and housing
| Union County | Typical South Dakota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,100 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $1,069 | $785 |
| Median household income | $89,636 | $66,086 |
| Median age | 41.5 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 10.1% |
Jobs and pay
9,633 jobs in 2024, average pay $73,276 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 773 storm events in Union County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Union County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4807: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
| November 18, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4469: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4463: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 7, 2019 | Flood | DR-4440: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).