Andover, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 66 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.3%
 
Males: 36  (54.5%)
Females: 30  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

63.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57422

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,901 (it was $20,625 in 2000)
Andover:

$38,901
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,685 (it was $15,744 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $55,139 (it was $20,800 in 2000)
Andover:

$55,139
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $82,289; detached houses: $96,933; mobile homes: $28,357
March 2022 cost of living index in Andover: 73.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%

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  • Races in Andover, SD (2022)
    • 3886.4%White alone
    • 613.6%Hispanic



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Andover, South Dakota as of April 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Andover is 97 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (46.7%), American (6.7%), Norwegian (6.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/08/1881

Elevation: 1482 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 241 people per square mile   (very low).

Andover, South Dakota map

6 residents are foreign born (13.3% Latin America).

This town:

13.3%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Andover town:

2.0% ($420)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (113.9 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (228.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (567.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pierpont, SD (2.6 miles),
Bristol, SD (2.9 miles ),
Groton, SD (3.1 miles ),
Ferney, SD (3.3 miles),
Langford, SD (3.7 miles ),
Butler, SD (3.7 miles),
Verdon, SD (3.9 miles),
Claremont, SD (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 45.41 N, Longitude: 97.90 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Andover, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Andover, SD in 2022

Andover satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Andover, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Andover-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.6 miles away from the Andover town center .

On 6/25/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.0 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Andover-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 7% 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 625.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from Andover center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 110.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 80.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.7 miles away from Andover center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 189.3 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 Day County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andover:

  • Northern State University (about 29 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 87 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • South Dakota State University (about 94 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 107 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 115 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 115 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 116 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Andover Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Day County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

57.1%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Andover:

Marital status in Andover, SD
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 14.0%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 31.0%

For population 25 years and over in Andover:

  • High school or higher: 81.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 18.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 8.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Andover, SD (based on Day County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,49413
Catholic1,8084
Evangelical Protestant57811
None830-
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. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Day County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Day County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

14.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Day County:

28.3%
South Dakota:

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

14.6%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.3%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

38.8%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.9
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Andover:

15.7%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

6.3%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Andover:

7.0
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Andover:

34.3%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

46.5%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Andover:

66.8%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Andover, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$45
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$135
Financial Administration 0$0 1$500
Totals for Government 0$0 3$680

Andover government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($45.45)

Andover government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $28,000 ($424.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($90.91)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $31,000 ($469.70)
  • Tax - Property: $26,000 ($393.94)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $9,000 ($136.36)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($15.15)

Strongest AM radio stations in Andover:

  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGIM (1420 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Andover:

  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBFO (106.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Andover:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.0mTotal length
  • $824,000Total costs
  • 1,036Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • L1 MOBILES, Lat: 45.412694 Lon: -97.904111, Call Sign: WPKJ618,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.100 MHz, 160.290 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2022, Expiration Date: 03/13/2032, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • Lat: 45.397167 Lon: -97.851722, Call Sign: WQMY298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.762 MHz, 457.762 MHz, Grant Date: 11/12/2020, Expiration Date: 11/05/2030, Certifier: David Siefkes, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 South, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Andover, SD
  • 58.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.0%Electricity
  • 6.9%Utility gas
  • 3.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Andover, SD
  • 100.0%Other fuel


Andover compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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