The economy in Dell Rapids has continued to be strong through the 2020 year. Justin Weiland, Dell Rapids City Administrator, reported another increase in sales tax revenues for the month of July during the Dell Rapids City Council’s last meeting on Monday, August 17th.
The month of July saw a 19.36% increase in 2020 from 2019. It was the fourth straight month, and fifth overall, of sales tax revenue having an increase this year from last year.
“We’re continuing to see those numbers stay steady. August…we’ll see how August comes in, but doesn’t seem like anything’s going to change on that front,” said Weiland.
Through the month of July of 2020, the city has seen a 10.72% increase in revenue versus the same time period from last year, which is an increase of just over $76,000.