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Kingsbury County

Population in 2011: 19. Population change since 2000: -48.6%
Males: 8  (42.1%)
Females: 11  (57.9%)

Median resident age:  54.3 years
South Dakota median age:  40.7 years

Zip code: 57353

Estimated median household income in 2009: $48,147 (it was $43,500 in 2000)
Bancroft:

$48,147
South Dakota:

$45,043
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,271

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $46,915 (it was $29,200 in 2000)
Bancroft:

$46,915
South Dakota:

$126,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $41,725; Detached houses: $40,311; Mobile homes: $44,554

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  • White alone - 18 (94.7%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (5.3%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Bancroft: 74.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (62.2%), English (18.9%), Dutch (13.5%), Scottish (8.1%), Irish (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1517 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 81 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Bancroft:

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bancroft town:

  • Never married: 6.9%
  • Now married: 86.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%

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: $533 (1.9%)

Bancroft satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (83.1 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (222.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (539.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Iroquois, SD (3.1 miles ), Willow Lake, SD (3.3 miles ), De Smet, SD (3.5 miles ), Yale, SD (3.5 miles) , Erwin, SD (3.9 miles) , Bryant, SD (4.0 miles ), Cavour, SD (4.0 miles) , Vienna, SD (4.4 miles) .

Latitude: 44.49 N, Longitude: 97.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Bancroft household income distribution Bancroft home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.4%
South Dakota:

4.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+23.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (80%)
  • Wholesale trade (20%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Wholesale trade (27%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (27%)
  • Information (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)


Average climate in Bancroft, South Dakota

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Tornado activity:

Bancroft-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the Bancroft town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 6/24/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the town center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bancroft-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 84.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 59.9 miles away from Bancroft center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 53.2 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) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/26/2002 at 08:32:17, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.7 miles away from Bancroft center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 30.3 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 Kingsbury County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Bancroft:

  • AVERA DESMET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; DE SMET, SD)
  • HURON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; HURON, SD)
  • PRAIRIE LAKES HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 44 miles away; WATERTOWN, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Bancroft, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bancroft:

  • South Dakota State University (about 50 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 9,084)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 99 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 2,730)
  • University of South Dakota (about 125 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • Ridgewater College (about 139 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 2,670)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 148 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 3,462)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 156 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)
  • Wayne State College (about 160 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)

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Kingsbury County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  1.9 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  60.0%
Whole state:  66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Bancroft compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Bancroft travel time to work - commute
Bancroft mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (67%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (33%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Kingsbury County South Dakota:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 99.74%
Here99.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristHutterian Brethren
Adherents50.9%19.8%9.2%5.4%3.4%
Congregations25.8%12.9%16.1%9.7%6.5%
Name Mennonite Church of God in ChristAssociation of Free Lutheran CongregationsChristian and Missionary AllianceNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsOther
Adherents2.9%2.3%2.1%1.2%2.8%
Congregations3.2%3.2%3.2%3.2%16.1%
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: 4
Kingsbury County:

7.44 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Kingsbury County:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Kingsbury County:

5.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

11.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Kingsbury County:

26.0%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$21
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$26
Water Supply 0$0 1$43
Totals for Government 0$0 6$90


5.74% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,738 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.74%
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 Brookings County, SD  1.27% ($30,296 average AGI)
from Minnehaha County, SD  1.08% ($24,783)


6.62% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,746 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.62%
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 Brookings County, SD  1.54% ($32,545 average AGI)
to Minnehaha County, SD  0.65% ($36,571)
to Beadle County, SD  0.51% ($23,364)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bancroft:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bancroft:

  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • K261CH (100.1 FM; CARPENTER, SD; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bancroft:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Kirt P Mayson, 5 Miles East And 0.5 Miles North Of (Lat: 44.492500 Lon: -97.645000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Licensee ID: L00263806
    Registrant: Northwestern Corporation, 40 East Broadway Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-1000, Email:
  • 5 Miles East And 0.5 Miles North Of (Lat: 44.492500 Lon: -97.645000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 106.7 m
    Registrant: Norcom Advanced Technologies, Inc, 33 Third St. S.E., Huron, SD 57350-1605, Phone: (605) 352-8411

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 2 Mi W (Lat: 44.484972 Lon: -97.787028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38 m, Call Sign: WPGI359
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/2004, Expiration Date: 01/18/2015
    Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550
  • 20126 419th Ave (Lat: 44.474139 Lon: -97.832917), Call Sign: WQBI681
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.680 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/15/2004, Expiration Date: 10/15/2014, Certifier: Stanley R Ensz
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • STATION, 5 Mi E 0.5 Mi N (Lat: 44.492444 Lon: -97.645056), Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WNTR835
    Assigned Frequencies: 2188.00 MHz, 2142.80 MHz, 2189.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/04/1995, Expiration Date: 04/04/2000, Cancellation Date: 07/09/2000
    Registrant: Phone: (605) 352-8411
  • STATION, 5 Mi E 0.5 Mi N (Lat: 44.492444 Lon: -97.645056), Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WNTS233
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.556 MHz, 928.556 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/09/2008, Expiration Date: 09/30/2018, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley
    Registrant: Northwestern Energy, 40 East Broadway Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-1000, Fax: (406) 497-3525, Email:
  • 5 Mi E 0.5 Mi N Of (Lat: 44.492444 Lon: -97.644778), Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WPJA681
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.818 MHz, 928.818 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/06/2000, Expiration Date: 10/11/2010, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley
    Registrant: Northwestern Energy, 40 East Broadway Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-1000, Fax: (406) 497-3525, Email:
  • BANCROFT, 5 Miles East And 0.5 Miles North Of (Lat: 44.492500 Lon: -97.645000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WPTA307
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 958.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/16/2001, Expiration Date: 08/16/2011, Certifier: Bruce A Mckinley
    Registrant: Northwestern Energy, 40 East Broadway Street, Butte, MT 59701, Phone: (406) 497-1000, Fax: (406) 497-3525, Email:


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