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Harding County, South Dakota (SD)

County population in 2022: 1,201 (all rural); it was 1,353 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 146
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 250
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 387
Renter-occupied apartments: 143 (it was 138 in 2000)
% of renters here:

26%
State:

32%

Land area: 2670 sq. mi.

Water area: 7.1 sq. mi.

Population density: 0 people per square mile   (very low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Harding County: 75.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (47.2%), Construction (12.7%), Retail trade (11.3%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 54%
  • Government: 14%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 31%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%
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  • Races in Harding County, SD (2022)
    • 1,01082.3%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 16113.1%Two or more races
    • 242.0%Hispanic or Latino
    • 231.9%American Indian and Alaska Native alone
    • 90.7%Some other race alone
Median resident age:

46.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years
Males: 635  (52.9%)
Females: 566  (47.1%)
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Average household size:
Harding County:

2.0 people
South Dakota:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,762 ($25,000 in 1999)
This county:

$71,762
South Dakota:

$69,728

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $287 (lower quartile is $243, upper quartile is $430)
This county:

$287
State:

$747


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $143,205 (it was $47,100 in 2000)
Harding:

$143,205
South Dakota:

$245,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $86,412 - $256,463

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $319,447
Here:

$319,447
State:

$303,134

Mobile homes: $120,942
Here:

$120,942
State:

$82,732

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,179
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $580

Institutionalized population: 24

Crime in 2021 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 0
  • Auto thefts: 0

Crime in 2020 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 2
  • Auto thefts: 0
Harding County, SD map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $500,000
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $403,300
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $800,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $800,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $144,200
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $124,500
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $140,600
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2011: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $30,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Harding, SD residents
Average permit cost in Harding, SD

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,445 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,716 (1.0%)

Distribution of median household income in Harding, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Harding, SD in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Harding, SD in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.5%
Harding County:

6.5%
South Dakota:

12.5%
(6.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 94.7% for American Indian residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 46.3 years old
(Males: 41.3 years old, Females: 48.9 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 54.7 years old, American Indian residents: 23.6 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 57.8 years old, Other race residents: 33.5 years old)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Harding County is $379 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $648 a month.

Cities in this county include: Buffalo, Camp Crook.

Harding County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Harding County: Sakakawea Monument (A), Black Horse Arena (B), Trail City Fire Department (C), Grand River Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Harding County include: Saint Elizabeth Mission Home (A), Little Oak Creek Church (B), Saint Benedict Church (C), Saint Pauls Church (D), Saint Thomas Church (E), Holy Spirit Church (F), Good Shepherd Church (G), Brown Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Trail City Cemetery (1), Sitting Bulls Grave (2), McIntosh Cemetery (3), Long Hill Cemetery (4), Saint Thomas Cemetery (5), Saint Lukes Cemetery (6), Saint Bedes Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Dogeagle Lake (A), Spring Lake (B), Morristown Lake (C), Morristown East Lake (D), Tatanka Lake (E), Trail City Railroad Lake (F), Mallard Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Deer Creek (A), Deep Bank Creek (B), Darling Creek (C), Cyclone Creek (D), Claymore Creek (E), Cedar Boy Creek (F), Blackfoot Creek (G), Blackhawk Creek (H), Soldier Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Harding County include: Indian Memorial Recreation Area (1), Leavenworth Monument (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Neighboring counties: Asotin County, Washington , Dickey County, North Dakota , Corson County , Dewey County , Lincoln County, Wisconsin , Ravalli County, Montana , Price County, Wisconsin , Presque Isle County, Michigan .

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Unemployment by year in Harding, SD
County total employment by year in Harding, SD
County average yearly wages by year in Harding, SD

Current college students: 28
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 94.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27.3%

Number of foreign born residents: 12 (38.4% naturalized citizens)

Harding County:

1.0%
Whole state:

3.5%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 102010 or later
  • 02000 to 2009
  • 51990 to 1999
  • 01980 to 1989
  • 01970 to 1979
  • 0Before 1970

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 96.2%

Harding County marital status for males Harding County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 556
  • One, attached: 6
  • Two: 5
  • 3 or 4: 30
  • 5 to 9: 6
  • 10 to 19: 5
  • Mobile homes: 104
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 5

Housing units in Harding County with a mortgage: 99 (0 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 0

Here:

100.0% with mortgage
State:

98.3% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Harding County

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5024
Evangelical Protestant3475
Mainline Protestant1933
None213-
Harding County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Harding County:

8.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.



Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Harding County:

17.05 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 1
This county:

8.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Harding County:

7.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%

Adult obesity rate:
Harding County:

27.8%
State:

27.7%

Agriculture in Harding County:

Average size of farms: 7507 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $137,508
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $115,461
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.21%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $133,182
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 80.27%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 3.72
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.01%
All wheat for grain: 5899 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Harding County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 44196533.0 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/29/1953, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Harding County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 202% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 356.0 miles away from Harding County center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 515.2 miles away from the county center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 152.1 miles away from the county center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 245.0 miles away from the county center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 358.2 miles away from Harding County center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 153.4 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • South Dakota Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: January 20, 2020, FEMA Id: 4527, Natural disaster type: Other
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 24, 2016 - December 26, 2016, FEMA Id: 4298, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding, Incident Period: October 03, 2013 to October 17, 2013, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4155: November 08, 2013, FEMA Id: 4155, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm, Flood
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 20, 2010 to January 26, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1887: March 10, 2010, FEMA Id: 1887, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • South Dakota Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: March 11, 2009 to July 06, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1844: June 16, 2009, FEMA Id: 1844, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near Record Snow, Incident Period: November 05, 2008 to November 07, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1811: December 12, 2008, FEMA Id: 1811, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Snow
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near Record Snow, Incident Period: May 01, 2008 to May 02, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1759: May 22, 2008, FEMA Id: 1759, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Snow
  • South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: April 18, 2006 to April 20, 2006, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1647: June 05, 2006, FEMA Id: 1647, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • South Dakota Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: September 06, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3234: September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 3234, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • South Dakota Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: February 03, 1997 to May 24, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1173: April 07, 1997, FEMA Id: 1173, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • 4 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Harding County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 8, Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Harding

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 376 (49.8%)
  • Carpooled: 82 (10.9%)
  • Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 4 (0.5%)
  • Walked: 61 (8.1%)
  • Worked at home: 239 (31.7%)
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (25%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (37%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common occupations in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common occupations for males in 2022


  • Management occupations (45%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (15%)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (10%)
  • Transportation occupations (10%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (3%)
  • Sales and related occupations (3%)
  • Material moving occupations (3%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Management occupations (27%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (15%)
  • Sales and related occupations (10%)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (7%)
  • Production occupations (7%)
  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • South Africa (69%)
  • Nicaragua (31%)
  • Norway (0%)
  • Sweden (0%)
  • United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (0%)
  • England (0%)
  • Scotland (0%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Harding County


  • Norwegian (29%)
  • German (22%)
  • American (11%)
  • Irish (8%)
  • Scandinavian (7%)
  • Dutch (6%)
  • English (2%)

Owners and renters by unit type
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
24 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
5 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
42 people in halfway houses
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $62,550.

10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties between 2020 and 2021.1,000 average adjusted gross income)


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other counties in South Dakota.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries


10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties between 2020 and 2021.1,000 average adjusted gross income)


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties in South Dakota.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.
Residents relocating <b>to</b> other counties or countries

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.1
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 9.9

Births per 1000 population in Harding County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 4.8

Deaths per 1000 population in Harding County
Infant deaths per 1000 population in Harding County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 11.5%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 7.2%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Harding County
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Harding County
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Harding County
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Harding County
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Harding County
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Harding County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 193 (176 aged, 17 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 24 (10%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 22%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 22%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 739
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 575

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,201
  • Male householders: 319 (105 living alone), Female householders: 225 (59 living alone)
  • 304 spouses (304 opposite-sex spouses), 28 unmarried partners, (28 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 260 children (246 natural, 2 adopted, 9 stepchildren), 14 grandchildren, 4 brothers or sisters, 4 parents, 0 foster children, 0 other relatives, 6 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 43

Size of family households: 208 2-persons, 70 3-persons, 28 4-persons, 18 5-persons, 13 6-persons, 18 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 163 1-person, 21 2-persons.

186 married couples with children.
47 single-parent households (39 men, 8 women).

96.3% of residents of Harding speak English at home.
0.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well).
2.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.6% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $17,167,000 ($13,800 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $67,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $2,500,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $1,334,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $4,821,000
Federal grants: $6,692,000
Federal procurement contracts: $657,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,164,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $206,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $65,000
Federal Government insurance: $5,157,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 64
Here:

53 per 1000 residents
State:

72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 52
Here:

43 per 1000 residents
State:

48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +9
Here:

+7 per 1000 residents
State:

+5 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -151
Here -124 per 1000 residents
State -1 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Harding County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.06 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.3
State:

7.0

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.3
State:

4.1

Year house built in Harding County, South Dakota
  • Year house built in Harding County, South Dakota
  • 02020 or later
  • 662010 to 2019
  • 432000 to 2009
  • 451990 to 1999
  • 881980 to 1989
  • 1221970 to 1979
  • 271960 to 1969
  • 971950 to 1959
  • 761940 to 1949
  • 1431939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Harding County, South Dakota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Harding County, South Dakota
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Harding County, South Dakota
  • 01 room
  • 12 rooms
  • 203 rooms
  • 254 rooms
  • 865 rooms
  • 706 rooms
  • 387 rooms
  • 358 rooms
  • 979+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harding County, South Dakota
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harding County, South Dakota
  • 51 room
  • 02 rooms
  • 133 rooms
  • 194 rooms
  • 545 rooms
  • 136 rooms
  • 127 rooms
  • 108 rooms
  • 489+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Harding County, South Dakota
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Harding County, South Dakota
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Harding County, South Dakota
  • 0no bedroom
  • 111 bedroom
  • 572 bedrooms
  • 1713 bedrooms
  • 864 bedrooms
  • 485+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harding County, South Dakota
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Harding County, South Dakota
  • 5no bedroom
  • 111 bedroom
  • 212 bedrooms
  • 723 bedrooms
  • 294 bedrooms
  • 345+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Harding County, South Dakota in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Harding County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Harding County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 1no vehicle
  • 891 vehicle
  • 932 vehicles
  • 623 vehicles
  • 664 vehicles
  • 565+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Harding County in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Harding County in renter-occupied apartments
  • 7no vehicle
  • 631 vehicle
  • 352 vehicles
  • 253 vehicles
  • 204 vehicles
  • 145+ vehicles

96.1% of Harding County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 20% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 49% lived in South Dakota.

Harding County:

96.1%
State average:

86.6%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 734
  • Other state: 451
  • Northeast: 6
  • Midwest: 280
  • South: 63
  • West: 102
Year householders moved into unit in Harding County, SD
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Harding County
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 68.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.5%Electricity
  • 9.1%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Wood
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 66.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.7%Electricity
  • 5.4%Utility gas
  • 3.0%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Other fuel

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 3
Here:

3.9%
South Dakota:

11.9%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 4
Here:

5.7%
South Dakota:

7.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:

0.0%
South Dakota:

10.2%

Educational Attainment
School Enrollment by Level of School
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

Harding County government finances - Expenditure in 2018:

  • Charges - Natural Resources - Other: $41,000
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,478,000
    Financial Administration: $229,000
    Central Staff Services: $226,000
    General - Other: $184,000
    Police Protection: $166,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $152,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $119,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $91,000
    General Public Buildings: $78,000
    Libraries: $42,000
    Local Fire Protection: $31,000
    Health - Other: $26,000
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Air Transportation: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $206,000
    Highways: $14,000
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $210,000
    Interest Earnings: $41,000
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,373,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,565,000
    Highways: $659,000
    Other: $278,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,355,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000
    Other License: $3,000

Harding County government finances - Revenue in 2018:

  • Charges - Natural Resources - Other: $41,000
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,478,000
    Financial Administration: $229,000
    Central Staff Services: $226,000
    General - Other: $184,000
    Police Protection: $166,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $152,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $119,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $91,000
    General Public Buildings: $78,000
    Libraries: $42,000
    Local Fire Protection: $31,000
    Health - Other: $26,000
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Air Transportation: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $206,000
    Highways: $14,000
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $210,000
    Interest Earnings: $41,000
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,373,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,565,000
    Highways: $659,000
    Other: $278,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,355,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000
    Other License: $3,000

Harding County government finances - Debt in 2018:

  • Charges - Natural Resources - Other: $41,000
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,478,000
    Financial Administration: $229,000
    Central Staff Services: $226,000
    General - Other: $184,000
    Police Protection: $166,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $152,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $119,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $91,000
    General Public Buildings: $78,000
    Libraries: $42,000
    Local Fire Protection: $31,000
    Health - Other: $26,000
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Air Transportation: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $206,000
    Highways: $14,000
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $210,000
    Interest Earnings: $41,000
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,373,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,565,000
    Highways: $659,000
    Other: $278,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,355,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000
    Other License: $3,000

Harding County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018:

  • Charges - Natural Resources - Other: $41,000
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,478,000
    Financial Administration: $229,000
    Central Staff Services: $226,000
    General - Other: $184,000
    Police Protection: $166,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $152,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $119,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $91,000
    General Public Buildings: $78,000
    Libraries: $42,000
    Local Fire Protection: $31,000
    Health - Other: $26,000
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000
    Correctional Institutions: $8,000
    Air Transportation: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $206,000
    Highways: $14,000
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $210,000
    Interest Earnings: $41,000
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,373,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,565,000
    Highways: $659,000
    Other: $278,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,355,000
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000
    Other License: $3,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 10
  • Number of aged recipients: 0
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 0
  • Number of recipients under 18: 0
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 0
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 0
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 0
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 4
Most common first names in Harding County, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John780.9 years
William674.7 years
Donald565.6 years
Walter478.2 years
Joseph488.5 years
Gladys482.0 years
Carl484.2 years
Clarence382.0 years
Helen384.3 years
Henry377.0 years
Most common last names in Harding County, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Penn973.1 years
Anderson787.0 years
Johnson775.0 years
Clark585.6 years
Heairet477.0 years
Smith466.5 years
Seppala477.5 years
Ruona471.7 years
Lindholm470.0 years
Dunn484.3 years

Harding County on our top lists:

  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election"