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Bennett County

Population in 2010: 420. Population change since 2000: +0.2%
Males: 195  (46.4%)
Females: 225  (53.6%)

Median resident age:  17.5 years
South Dakota median age:  40.7 years

Zip codes: 57714.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $20,965 (it was $7,578 in 2000)
Allen:

$20,965
South Dakota:

$45,043
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $3,527

Allen CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $85,075 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Allen:

$85,075
South Dakota:

$126,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $78,987; Detached houses: $62,358; Mobile homes: $91,458

Median gross rent in 2009: $650.

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  • American Indian alone - 402 (95.7%)
  • White alone - 13 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic - 4 (1.0%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.2%)

Races in Allen detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Allen: 87.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Recent posts about Allen, South Dakota on our local forum with over 1,500,000 registered users. Allen is mentioned 28 times on our forum:
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Ancestries: English (1.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3302 feet

Land area: 3.92 square miles.

Population density: 107 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Allen:

  • High school or higher: 46.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 61.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allen CDP:

  • Never married: 66.4%
  • Now married: 26.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 3.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Allen, South Dakota as of May 24, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Allen to the number of sex offenders is 57 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (85.2 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (283.9 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (731.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Martin, SD (3.5 miles ), Batesland, SD (3.7 miles) , Kyle, SD (4.0 miles ), Porcupine, SD (4.6 miles ), Wounded Knee, SD (4.9 miles ), Wanblee, SD (4.9 miles ), Merriman, NE (5.2 miles) , Manderson-White Horse Creek, SD (5.3 miles ).

Latitude: 43.28 N, Longitude: 101.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.9%
South Dakota:

4.3%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for females in 2005-2009 (%):



  • Educational services (69%)
  • Public administration (31%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (59%)
  • Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (24%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (18%)
  • Educational services (25%)
  • U. S. Postal service (21%)
  • Food (18%)
  • Social assistance (18%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (11%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Bus drivers (35%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (24%)
  • Cashiers (24%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (18%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (21%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (18%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (11%)
  • Food processing workers (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)

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Average climate in Allen, South Dakota

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Tornado activity:

Allen-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.4 miles away from the Allen place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1956, a category F3 tornado 12.6 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Allen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 15.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/28/1990 at 04:59:59, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.1 miles away from Allen center
On 2/20/1993 at 13:08:10, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 39.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/2/1990 at 04:15:27, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 28.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/1998 at 16:26:38, a magnitude 3.4 (3.1 MB, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.0 miles away from Allen center
On 7/12/1998 at 16:28:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bennett County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 4, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Allen:

  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT PINE RIDGE (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, about 36 miles away; PINE RIDGE, SD)
  • GORDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 41 miles away; GORDON, NE)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT ROSEBUD (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, about 52 miles away; ROSEBUD, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Allen, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen:

  • Black Hills State University (about 129 miles; Spearfish, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,551)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 211 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 2,121)
  • Casper College (about 225 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,078)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 231 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 4,780)
  • University of Wyoming (about 232 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 9,610)
  • University of Mary (about 245 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,016)
  • University of Northern Colorado (about 245 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 9,984)

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 95.3%
(100.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 95.1% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This place:  5.2 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  79.0%
Whole state:  66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  18.8%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Allen, SD


Allen compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (81%)
  • Electricity (14%)
  • Wood (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Bennett County South Dakota:


2008 Presidential Election results in Bennett County South Dakota:
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Religion statistics for Allen (based on Bennett County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 45.08%
Here45.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEpiscopal ChurchCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodOther
Adherents32.3%32.3%11.9%8.3%15.2%
Congregations21.4%14.3%14.3%7.1%42.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Bennett County:

5.86 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Bennett County:

5.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Here:

5.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Bennett County:

33.6%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.5%
State:

14.9%

7.21% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,304 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.21%
South Dakota average:

8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Shannon County, SD  1.46% ($27,000 average AGI)


7.50% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,236 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.50%
South Dakota average:

8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Pennington County, SD  1.98% ($24,895 average AGI)
to Shannon County, SD  1.04% ($26,000)

Strongest AM radio stations in Allen:

  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMM (1150 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: KIMM RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Allen:

  • KZSD-FM (102.5 FM; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SD PUBLIC B/G TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KILI (90.1 FM; PORCUPINE, SD; Owner: LAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KRNE-FM (91.5 FM; MERRIMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

TV broadcast stations around Allen:

  • KZSD-TV (Channel 8; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KRNE-TV (Channel 12; MERRIMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • KYMAT, 1.6 Mi Northwest Of (Lat: 43.283583 Lon: -101.962361), Overall height: 33.2 m, Call Sign: WHO357
    Assigned Frequencies: 2121.60 MHz, 2115.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/25/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc., Wall, SD 57790



Most common first names in Allen, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John557.6 years
James462.5 years
Jessie379.0 years
Edward377.3 years
Joseph372.7 years
Francis279.5 years
Albert259.6 years
Charles271.9 years
Peter268.0 years
Thomas269.0 years
Most common last names in Allen, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Richards651.5 years
Marshall450.0 years
Means444.7 years
Richard466.3 years
Dubray377.6 years
Nelson365.3 years
Plenty Arrow359.0 years
Red Bear379.0 years
Whirlwindhor366.3 years
Adams281.5 years

Allen on our top lists:

  • #20 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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