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Sioux Falls VA Medical Center

2501 West 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57117

County:MinnehahaCBSA Area:Sioux Falls, SD-MNOwnership:Military & VeteransType:Acute Care

At a glance

Sioux Falls VA Medical Center is an acute care facility located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a mid-size city with a notable international community. The center primarily serves military personnel and veterans, offering a supportive environment for those interested in this patient population. While they have not yet hired international nurses, their setting and community size may appeal to those seeking a welcoming and diverse city.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
270
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Military & Veterans
Licensure in South Dakota

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Sioux Falls, SD-MN overview

Financials

Median $68,890
$51,980
10th
$92,850
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.28(9.72 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $76,306 (-23% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Nearest Airports
  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport / Joe Foss Field
  • Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
  • Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
  • Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field
  • Huron Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
183,310
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
14,078

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

South Dakota state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1220th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed6th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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