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Harding County

Population in July 2007: 330. Population change since 2000: -12.1%
 

Males: 156  (47.4%)
Females: 174  (52.6%)

Median resident age:  43.6 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57720.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,161 (it was $21,875 in 2000)
Buffalo:  $29,161
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $74,550 (it was $43,800 in 2000)
Buffalo:  $74,550
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $100,303; Detached houses: $111,316; Townhouses or other attached units: $84,161; Mobile homes: $28,750

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Races in Buffalo:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Buffalo: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.0%), United States (23.4%), Norwegian (21.1%), Irish (12.1%), English (7.9%), Swedish (7.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 5/5/1949

Elevation: 2877 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 602 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Buffalo

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Buffalo town

  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 56.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.0%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Buffalo:  1.7% ($747)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (105.5 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (401.7 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (832.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Camp Crook, SD (4.6 miles) , Bowman, ND (6.5 miles ), Gascoyne, ND (6.6 miles) , Scranton, ND (6.6 miles ), Rhame, ND (6.7 miles) , Reeder, ND (6.8 miles) , Bucyrus, ND (7.0 miles) , Little Missouri, MT (7.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 45.58 N, Longitude: 103.55 W

Area code: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -108 (-22.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining (21%)
  • Construction (21%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (19%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Gasoline stations (6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6%)
  • Construction (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Life and physical scientists (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (15%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)



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Buffalo-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/7/1969, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Buffalo town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/18/1963, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 42.2 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Buffalo:
  • SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES - CAH (about 42 miles; BOWMAN, ND)
  • DAHL MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE ASSOC - CAH (about 48 miles; EKALAKA, MT)
  • WEST RIVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 50 miles; HETTINGER, ND)

Political contributions by individuals in Buffalo, SD

Airports located in Buffalo:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buffalo:
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; Full-time enrollment: 3,190)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 105 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; FT enrollment: 2,002)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 157 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE (about 159 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,205)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 196 miles; CHADRON, NE; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 213 miles; MINOT, ND; FT enrollment: 2,662)
  • CASPER COLLEGE (about 231 miles; CASPER, WY; FT enrollment: 2,564)
Public high school in Buffalo:
Public elementary/middle schools in Buffalo:
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Hotel: Tipperary Lodge Motel (Po Box 113).

Court: South Dakota State - Buffalo-Harding County- Court System-Buffalo-Harding Co- Court H (Po Box 534).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  56.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.1%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  12.2%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.9%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Buffalo, SD



Buffalo compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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 above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students 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 Buffalo (2009 data):
  • Pioneer Bank & Trust: Buffalo Branch at 102 Main Street, branch established on 1913-06-01. Info updated 2008-12-05: Bank assets: $356.1 mil, Deposits: $313.0 mil, headquarters in Belle Fourche, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Belle Fourche Bancshares, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School



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Buffalo mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Harding County South Dakota:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (58%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (21%)


Religon statistics for Buffalo

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssociation of Free Lutheran Congregations-Number of AdherentsUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents38.6%36.8%10.9%8.5%5.3%
Congregations33.3%33.3%858.3%8.3%-833.3%
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 1$1,927$23,1240$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$750
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$900
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$1,104
Water Supply 1$2,566$30,7920$0
Other and Unallocable 1$1,572$18,8642$2,926
Totals for Government 3$6,065$24,2609$5,680



Buffalo government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000
    Solid Waste Management: $24,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $180,000
    Liquor Stores: $117,000
    Financial Administration: $38,000
    Water Utilities: $38,000
    Police Protection: $37,000
    Solid Waste Management: $31,000
    Sewerage: $26,000
    Fire Protection: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $6,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $5,000
    Highways: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $11,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $147,000
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $119,000
    Water Utilities: $30,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $3,000
    Highways: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $62,000
    Total General Sales: $47,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $116,000

7.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,361 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.10%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

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


5.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,033 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.99%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Buffalo:
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFLN (960 AM; 5 kW; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KDSJ (980 AM; 5 kW; DEADWOOD, SD; Owner: GOLDRUSH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KPOK (1340 AM; 1 kW; BOWMAN, ND; Owner: TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)




FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Nw 1/4 Of Nw 1/4 Of Section 21, Township 18n, Range 4e; 6 Miles Sw Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 228.6 m, Overall height: 234.7 m, Call Sign: KNKQ381
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/2003, Expiration Date: 10/01/2013, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:
  • 6 Miles Northwest Of Buffalo, Type: Tower, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 41 m, Call Sign: KNKR251
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/18/2005, Expiration Date: 10/01/2015, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • William J Hackett, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Section 21, Township 18 N, Range 4 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 228.6 m, Overall height: 234.7 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • Darrell D Henderson, Northeast Edge Of Town, Type: Pole, Structure height: 10.7 m, Overall height: 11.9 m
    Registrant: Grand Electric Cooperative, Inc., 801 Coleman Ave., Bison, SD 57620, Phone: (605) 244-5211, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6
  • Approx 10 Mi Nnw, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WNYB535
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/10/2001, Expiration Date: 12/17/2011, Certifier: Mark Donaghey
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • Approx 10 Mi Nnw, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WNYB539, Licensee ID: L00009960
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/03/1996, Expiration Date: 12/17/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/26/2001
    Registrant: Koch Industries Inc, Wichita, KS 67201, Phone: (316) 832-5309
  • Approx 10 Mi Nnw, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WNYB542, Licensee ID: L00120734
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/21/2001, Expiration Date: 12/31/2011
    Registrant: Continental Resources, Enid, OK 73702, Phone: (605) 375-3731
  • Approx 10 Mi Nnw, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WNYB543, Licensee ID: L00009960
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/03/1996, Expiration Date: 12/17/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/26/2001
    Registrant: Koch Industries Inc, Wichita, KS 67201, Phone: (605) 375-3731
  • 14 Mi No 4.5 Mi W, Call Sign: WQN884
    Assigned Frequencies : 49.4000 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/22/1995, Expiration Date: 09/18/2000, Cancelation Date: 12/03/2000
    Registrant: Koch Industries Inc, Wichita, KS 67203, Phone: (316) 832-7904
  • 11497 S Cave Hills Rd, Type: Upole, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQJI432
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/19/2008, Expiration Date: 09/19/2018, Certifier: Tim Butts
    Registrant: Western Communications, Inc., 3106 S. Highway 79, Rapid City, SD 57701-4119, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • 1.4 Miles North Of, Call Sign: WQZ995, Licensee ID: L00116685
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.030 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/03/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancelation Date: 11/10/2004
    Registrant: Golden West Teletech, Inc., 919 Main Street, Rapid City, SD 57709

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • Harding County Airport, Type: Building, Overall height: 2 m, Call Sign: WRLO2081
    Assigned Frequencies : 109.400 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/15/1995, Expiration Date: 09/27/2000, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: State Of South Dakota, Transportation Bldg, Pierre, SD 57501

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: WA0CUL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00170138
    Grant Date: 08/27/2003, Expiration Date: 10/19/2013, Certifier: Frank R Clark
    Registrant: Frank R Clark, 73 Fourth St, Buffalo, SD 57720
  • Call Sign: WB0ZMW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01075160
    Grant Date: 10/20/2005, Expiration Date: 11/13/2015, Certifier: Norman N Westers
    Registrant: Norman N Westers, Box 264, Buffalo, SD 57720


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Buffalo)

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