Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $968 (1.2%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $710 (1.4%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (131.0 miles , pop. 123,975).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (212.2 miles , pop. 225,581).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (598.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Herrick, SD (2.6 miles)
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Gregory, SD (2.8 miles ),
St. Charles, SD (3.4 miles)
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Dallas, SD (3.5 miles)
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Naper, NE (4.3 miles)
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Bonesteel, SD (4.3 miles ),
Colome, SD (4.7 miles ),
Fairfax, SD (4.8 miles)
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Single-family new house construction building permits:
2003: 0 buildings
2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
2005: 1 building, cost: $85,000
2006: 0 buildings
2007: 0 buildings
2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
2009: 0 buildings
2010: 1 building, cost: $250,000
2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in $1000s)
Latitude: 43.18 N, Longitude: 99.29 W
Area code: 605
Crime in Burke by Year
Type
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Murders
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Rapes
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Robberies
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Assaults
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Burglaries
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Thefts
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Auto thefts
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
per 100,000
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1)
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0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
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Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers).
Burke-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the Burke city center injured one personand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 5/8/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the city center causedbetween $500 and $5000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Burke-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 90% 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 71.6 miles away from the city center On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 35.0 miles away from Burke 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 59.0 miles away from the city center On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.6 miles away from the city center On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.7 miles away from Burke center On 8/26/1991 at 11:49:15, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.7 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 Gregory County (14) is near the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Larry D. Shippy - Politician, Alan Hoerth - Politician, Julie Bartling - Politician.
Hospitals/medical centers near Burke:
AVERA GREGORY HEALTHCARE CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; GREGORY, SD)
PLATTE HEALTH CENTER - CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; PLATTE, SD)
WINNER REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER - CAH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 36 miles away; WINNER, SD)
Notable locations in Burke: Burke Volunteer Fire Department (A), Burke Public Library (B), Gregory County Courthouse (C), Burke Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Hotel: Motel Hillcrest (Po Box 89).
Gregory 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: 12.8%
(11.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)
First Fidelity Bank: at Main Street, branch established on 1905/01/01. Info updated 2007/01/25: Bank assets: $310.7 mil, Deposits: $269.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Fidelity Corporation
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (57%)
Electricity (21%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (18%)
Other fuel (2%)
Wood (1%)
Utility gas (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Gregory County South Dakota:
2008 Presidential Election results in Gregory County South Dakota:
Religion statistics for Burke (based on Gregory County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 71.54%
Here
71.5%
USA
50.2%
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Catholic Church
United Methodist Church
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Lutheran Church
United Church of Christ
Adherents
36.0%
16.4%
13.8%
10.1%
9.5%
Congregations
16.0%
12.0%
16.0%
8.0%
12.0%
Name
American Baptist Churches in the USA
Southern Baptist Convention
Episcopal Church
LDS (Mormon) Church
Other
Adherents
4.7%
3.1%
2.6%
2.3%
1.6%
Congregations
8.0%
4.0%
12.0%
4.0%
8.0%
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.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 6
Gregory County:
14.64 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:
2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Gregory County:
2.44 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:
0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Gregory County:
14.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:
24.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:
9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:
10.7%
South Dakota:
7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Gregory County:
29.2%
South Dakota:
27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:
17.1%
State:
14.9%
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
$2,056
$24,672
1
$1,326
Police Protection - Officers
1
$2,362
$28,344
0
$0
Streets and Highways
1
$2,132
$25,584
0
$0
Water Supply
1
$2,282
$27,384
0
$0
Electric Power
0
$0
1
$600
Local Libraries
0
$0
1
$352
Other and Unallocable
1
$1,560
$18,720
0
$0
Totals for Government
5
$10,392
$24,941
3
$2,278
4.15% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,896 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
4.15%
South Dakota average:
8.40%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
6.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,216 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.18%
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:
County Courthouse 221 E 8th St (Lat: 43.178333 Lon: -99.290389), Call Sign: KAG497, Licensee ID: L00085331 Assigned Frequencies: 154.980 MHz, 154.980 MHz Grant Date: 05/14/1996, Expiration Date: 07/28/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2001 Registrant: County Of Gregory, Courthouse, Burke, SD 57523, Phone: (605) 775-2721
County Courthouse (Lat: 43.178333 Lon: -99.290389), Call Sign: KIL284, Licensee ID: L00002012 Assigned Frequencies: 155.325 MHz, 155.340 MHz Grant Date: 03/07/2002, Expiration Date: 04/01/2011 Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:
8th And Jackson St (Lat: 43.184722 Lon: -99.293722), Structure height: 24 m, Call Sign: WPBP975, Licensee ID: L00608965 Assigned Frequencies: 163.250 MHz Grant Date: 12/18/2002, Expiration Date: 02/01/2013 Registrant: Community Memorial Hospital Inc, Box 319 8th And Jackson St, Burke, SD 57523, Phone: (605) 775-2621
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1
Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 6332H , Serial Number: 19510, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1957 Registrant (Individual): Edward W Dobesh, 34725 284th St, Burke, SD 57523
Most common first names in Burke, SD among deceased individuals
Name
Count
Lived (average)
John
28
78.7 years
William
16
78.5 years
Mary
16
86.3 years
Anna
10
91.4 years
Harold
10
75.0 years
George
10
77.7 years
Henry
10
84.4 years
Marie
10
88.1 years
Bertha
8
90.5 years
Dorothy
7
79.8 years
Most common last names in Burke, SD among deceased individuals
