Comparisons
South Dakota vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Montana and Arkansas
South Dakota in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South Dakota rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in South Dakota, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Sioux Falls. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in South Dakota follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in South Dakota fare in comparison to others in United States? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in South Dakota was the 5th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. South Dakota ranked 5th in 1975, 3rd in 1976-1990, 3rd in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.
South Dakota in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in South Dakota is Sioux Falls with an SNDi of 1.87, which is very well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Sioux Falls with an SNDi of 1.87, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in South Dakota rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in South Dakota, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Sioux Falls. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in South Dakota follow the same region trend.
To date, South Dakota is the 5th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. South Dakota ranked 5th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 5th in 1991-2005 and 5th in 2006-2020.