Lower Sioux

Phone:	(507) 697-6185
Fax:	(507)697-8617
Email:	miranda.sam@lowersioux.com
Web Site:	http://lowersioux.com/
Address:	39527 Reservation Hwy 1
Zip:	56270
County:	Redwood
Population:	982

Lower Sioux Indian Community

Population

Total Population

410

Population
Growth Rate

-0.21%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

58.100

Housing & Income

Households

131

Total Housing Units

141

Owner Occupied

116

Renter Occupied

15

Vacant

10

Median Home Value

$170,588

Average Home Value

$195,043

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

-0.22%

Per Capita Income

2.23%

Income Projection

Median Household

$60,573 $66,395

Average Household

$77,194 $86,080

Per Capita

$27,800 $31,047

Workforce

Total Businesses

9

Total Employed

205

Workers 16+

210

2020 Arts/Entertainment/Rec

Businesses

1

Employed

156

2020 Construction Businesses

Businesses

1

Employed

16

2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin

Businesses

1

Employed

15

2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab

Businesses

0

Employed

4

2020 Accommodation/Food Service

Businesses

0

Employed

4

2020 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

1

Employed

4

Some
High School

20

Graduated
High School

70

Associates
Degree

41

Bachelor's
Degree

37

Graduate
Degree

10

Average Commute Time

0 min.

Resident Commuters

179

Non-Resident Commuters

29

Drive Alone

178

Carpooled

7

Public

0

Work At Home

21

Preparing the Workforce for the Future

Projections indicate that Minnesota may have 400,000 unfilled jobs by 2024 due to a wave of Baby Boomer retirements and a shortage of skilled workers to take their place. While two-thirds of these jobs require post secondary education or training, a four-year college degree isn't always necessary.

Thanks to a generous donation from philanthropist Orrin Estebo, the Redwood Falls Area School District will have the tools to proactively address the imminent workforce skills gap to ensure talent needs are met in areas like manufacturing, construction and healthcare.

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A&W Furniture and Laney Lu's Boutique Stands Firm Despite COVID-19

_{COVID-19 brought many challenges to people and businesses alike during the past few months. While some stores have been forced to permanently close their doors, many are able to survive, and even thrive, in the face of this adversity. A&W Furniture is one store that remains stronger than ever.}

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RADC Offers Grant Writing Expertise

"Our approach is that the entity is the expert in the subject matter, and we’re providing expertise to help them be successful with the grant application process."

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Schult Homes has been a long standing member of the Redwood community and the Redwood Area Development Corporation. The company opened its doors in the area in 1974, and has been building beautiful homes with superior workmanship in the region since. Scott Thomas, Facility General Manager of Schult Homes, explains how being located in Redwood Falls has positively impacted the business and the area.

Read more about Schult Homes: Building Superior Homes in Redwood Falls and Beyond

The Redwood Area Communities Foundation: A Core Supporter of the Community

The Redwood Area Communities Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit entity organized for the welfare and benefit of Redwood County residents and organizations. The RACF’s focus is on those who live or have their principal place of business in Redwood County or within a 10 mile radius. The RACF was established in 1988.

Redwood Area Communities Foundation works hand in hand with the Redwood Area Development Corporation to improve the quality of life for local communities and their residents, to benefit public school districts and any charitable organizations operating in Redwood County and to provide scholarships and loans to students living here.

Read more about The Redwood Area Communities Foundation: A Core Supporter of the Community