Pondering what to write about in my blog! 

In doing this I have decided to write a number of blogs about relocation to Elk Point, South Dakota and the surrounding area.  I can hear you thinking!!  Elk Point, South Dakota, what's there?  Well!  Hyperion Resources is what "will" be there.  Actually, it will probably be located in Elk Point.  Final approval is pending.  Here is a short rundown of what is to be expected in regards to jobs as a result of this venture in South Dakota.

Thousands of acres of farmland in the southeastern tip of South Dakota could become home to the first new oil refinery in the United States since 1976.

Hyperion Resources Inc., a privately held Dallas-based energy company, is considering Elk Point for the $8 billion refinery, which would turn 400,000 barrels of crude oil from Canada per day into low-sulfur gasoline and low-sulfur diesel fuel.

Construction of the refinery would average 4,500 workers over a four-year period, and the plant would employ 1,800 with an average hourly wage of $20 to $30 per hour.

With that in mind I will be blogging about the area: towns, nearest big cities, hospitals, recreation, schools, and other information pertaining to relocating to the area.  If you look at a map Elk Point is in the southeast corner of the state.  It is considered to be in the "Siouxland" area, a tri-state area which encompasses South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. 

This part of the country is not that heavily populated.  Sioux City would be bragging if it said it had a population of 100,000.  That is including North Sioux City (SD) and South Sioux City (NE).  Why do I mention Sioux City?  Because it is about 25 miles south of Elk Point.  The population may be a reason why some will relocate to the area given the employment opportunities.  Whether it be the construction phase or being an employee of Hyperion this information will be important.

Some of the towns/areas I will be blogging in addition to Elk Point are: McCook Lake, Dakota Dunes, Richland, Burbank, and Vermillion in South Dakota.  I have blogged about towns in Iowa that are a short distance away.  This might be an area someone will want information about.  I mention this since some may be more inclined to be in the Sioux City area for schools and jobs a spouse may have. 

To start your search for what the area has to offer in terms of homes, click here.

Comparing the cost of living, click here.