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Edmunds County

Population in July 2008: 501. Population change since 2000: -12.3%
 

Males: 231  (46.2%)
Females: 270  (53.8%)

Median resident age:  47.1 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57428.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,883 (it was $25,417 in 2000)
Bowdle:  $33,883
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,764
Bowdle:  $19,764
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $45,956 (it was $27,000 in 2000)
Bowdle:  $45,956
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $57,575; Detached houses: $57,898; Townhouses or other attached units: $94,146; Mobile homes: $17,833

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Races in Bowdle:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.3%)

2008 cost of living index in Bowdle: 69.5 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (57.4%), Russian (14.5%), Norwegian (7.2%), United States (4.2%), Dutch (2.1%), French (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/19/1911

Elevation: 2004 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 790 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Bowdle

  • High school or higher: 63.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 10.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bowdle city

  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.3%
  • Divorced: 3.0%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.2%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Bowdle, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Bowdle to the number of sex offenders is 501 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Bowdle:  1.9% ($508)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (108.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (313.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (648.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Java, SD (3.4 miles) , Hosmer, SD (3.5 miles ), Roscoe, SD (3.9 miles ), Hoven, SD (4.0 miles ), Hillsview, SD (4.0 miles) , Tolstoy, SD (4.1 miles) , Lowry, SD (4.3 miles) , Selby, SD (4.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,500
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 45.45 N, Longitude: 99.66 W

Area code: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -16 (-2.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Truck transportation (13%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (26%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (7%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)



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Average climate in Bowdle, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Bowdle-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the Bowdle city center .

On 6/20/1968, a category 3 tornado 18.4 miles away from the city center .


Bowdle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 99% 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 86.5 miles away from Bowdle center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 93.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospital/medical center in Bowdle:
  • BOWDLE HOSPITAL - CAH (8001 W 5TH)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Bowdle:
  • HOLY INFANT HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; HOVEN, SD)
  • EUREKA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES-CAH (about 24 miles; EUREKA, SD)
  • MOBRIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - CAH (about 34 miles; MOBRIDGE, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Bowdle, SD

Airports located in Bowdle:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bowdle:
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 106 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE (about 110 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,205)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 158 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 160 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 165 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 181 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
Public high school in Bowdle:
  • Bowdle High School (Students: 35; Location: 3083 2ND AVE; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)
Public elementary/middle schools in Bowdle:
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Library in Bowdle:
  • REVEREND MARTIN BIEBER PUBLIC LIB (Operating income: $11,640; 7,910 books; 71 audio materials; 204 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.2%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.3%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.5%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bowdle, SD


35 people in nursing homes


Bowdle compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above 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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Banks with branches in Bowdle (2009 data):
  • First State Bank of Roscoe: Bowdle Branch at 5002 South Fourth Avenue, branch established on 1999-12-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $71.7 mil, Deposits: $62.8 mil, headquarters in Roscoe, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Roscoe Community Bankshares, Inc.
  • CorTrust Bank National Association: Bowdle Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1932-12-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $538.9 mil, Deposits: $427.8 mil, headquarters in Mitchell, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 24 total offices, Holding Company: Hopkins Financial Corporation



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School Enrollment by Level of School


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2004 Presidential Election results in Edmunds County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (37%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (34%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Bowdle

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod The Wesleyan ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents43.1%14.9%11.2%8.8%6.5%
Congregations19.0%9.5%9.5%4.8%14.3%
NameHutterian BrethrenAmerican Baptist Churches in the USASeventh-Day Adventist ChurchReformed Church in the United StatesOther religions
Adherents5.0%3.7%1.9%1.4%3.6%
Congregations9.5%4.8%4.8%4.8%19.0%
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.


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$1,348
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,667
Streets and Highways 1$2,305$27,6600$0
Hospitals 50$141,019$33,84546$43,038
Local Libraries 0$0 1$737
Totals for Government 51$143,324$33,72355$46,790


Bowdle government finances in 2006:
  • Charges - Hospital Public: $2,293,000
    All Other: $1,587,000
    Sewerage: $62,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Hospitals: $2,586,000
    Public Welfare Institutions: $1,029,000
    Water Utilities: $112,000
    Regular Highways: $47,000
    Local Fire Protection: $31,000
    Sewerage: $21,000
    Central Staff Services: $18,000
    Libraries: $14,000
    Financial Administration: $10,000
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000
    General Public Buildings: $8,000
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000
    Air Transportation: $2,000
    General - Other: $1,000
    Transit Utilities: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $40,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $130,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $59,000
    Rents: $11,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $9,000
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $901,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $771,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,244,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $89,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000
    General Local Government Support: $4,000
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $135,000
    Property: $70,000
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000
    Other License: $2,000
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,113,000

4.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,394 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.60%
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 Brown County, SD  2.16% ($31,871 average AGI)


7.06% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,144 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.06%
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 Brown County, SD  2.85% ($48,810 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Bowdle:
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bowdle:
  • KQSD-FM (91.9 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KMLO (100.7 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOLY-FM (99.5 FM; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Bowdle:
  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)


Bowdle fatal accident list:
Dec 28, 1995 12:40 AM, 47, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 8, 1981 12:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 4, 1979 04:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Curtis L Breimeier, 1097 Main St., Type: Pole, Structure height: 20 m, Overall height: 21 m
    Registrant: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, 400 N 4th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: (701) 222-7900
  • 2 Mi N., Type: Tower, Structure height: 99 m, Overall height: 102 m
    Registrant: State Of South Dakota, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-5070, Phone: (605) 773-3536, Email:
  • Helen D Torrez, 1.5 Mi N, Type: Tower, Structure height: 80.7 m, Overall height: 84.7 m
    Registrant: Qwest Corporation, 700 W. Mineral Ave., Rm. Ia-C7.18, Littleton, CO 80120, Phone: (303) 707-8714, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • 2 Mi N On Sd Hwy 47, Call Sign: KRW457, Licensee ID: L00002012
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.1000 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/2002, Expiration Date: 04/01/2012
    Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:
  • Hwy 47 2 Mi N, Call Sign: KRW456, Licensee ID: L00002012
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.3200 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/2002, Expiration Date: 04/01/2012
    Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:
  • 2 Mi N, Call Sign: WXR362, Licensee ID: L00002012
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.2400 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/25/2003, Expiration Date: 06/15/2013
    Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:
  • 2 Mi N On Sd Hwy 47, Call Sign: KEC535, Licensee ID: L00002012
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.340 MHz, 155.385 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/20/2001, Expiration Date: 01/14/2012
    Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:
  • 95 M N Main St Water Tower, Type: Tank, Structure height: 60 m, Overall height: 63 m, Call Sign: WPKI566
    Assigned Frequencies : 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/13/2001, Expiration Date: 03/04/2012, Certifier: John W Knight
    Registrant: Western Communications Inc, 3106 S Hwy 79, Rapid City, SD 57701, Fax: (605) 348-6664

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • BOWDLE, 1.5 Mi N Of, Overall height: 84.7 m, Call Sign: KAU57, Licensee ID: L00008317
    Assigned Frequencies : 3790.00 MHz, 4110.00 MHz, 4050.00 MHz, 4130.00 MHz, 3730.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/17/1992, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 10/05/1999
    Registrant: U S West Communications Inc, 700 West Mineral Ave Rm Co G1.24, Littleton, CO 80120
  • STATION, 2 Mi N Of, Overall height: 100.6 m, Call Sign: WDK49
    Assigned Frequencies : 6585.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/01/1995, Expiration Date: 11/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 02/04/2001
    Registrant: Phone: (605) 773-4635


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1715J , Serial Number: 28-24127, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1968
    Registrant (Partnership): Lyle E Huber, 32517 133rd St, Bowdle, SD 57428, Other Owners: Weylin L Huber


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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