Carthage, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 130 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.5%
Males: 52  (40.4%)
Females: 78  (59.6%)
Median resident age:

38.9 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57323

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,881 (it was $27,679 in 2000)
Carthage:

$65,881
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,915 (it was $15,100 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,057 (it was $16,800 in 2000)
Carthage:

$86,057
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,822; detached houses: $88,095
March 2022 cost of living index in Carthage: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.2%
(3.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Carthage, SD (2022)
    • 14894.9%White alone
    • 53.2%Hispanic
    • 10.6%Asian alone



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Carthage, South Dakota as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Carthage is 153 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (27.5%), Scandinavian (21.6%), German (19.6%), American (17.6%), Polish (3.9%), Swedish (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 7/25/1898

Elevation: 1430 feet

Land area: 1.46 square miles.

Population density: 89 people per square mile   (very low).

Carthage, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Carthage city:

1.4% ($227)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (65.8 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (219.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (532.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Roswell, SD (3.4 miles),
Fedora, SD (3.4 miles),
Vilas, SD (3.5 miles),
Howard, SD (3.8 miles ),
Iroquois, SD (3.9 miles ),
Artesian, SD (3.9 miles),
De Smet, SD (4.1 miles ),
Oldham, SD (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 44.17 N, Longitude: 97.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Carthage satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $63,300
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Carthage, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.4%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (9.3%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.4%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Private households (10.4%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Carthage, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.4%)
  • Engineers (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Financial managers (6.2%)
  • Child care workers (6.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.2%)

Average climate in Carthage, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Carthage-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 46% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the Carthage city center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 26.5 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carthage-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 169% greater 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 84.0 miles away from Carthage center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 639.7 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) earthquake occurred 132.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 113.6 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 45.7 miles away from Carthage center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 125.2 miles away from Carthage center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Miner County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Carthage topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Carthage:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOWARD (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HOWARD, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carthage:

  • South Dakota State University (about 48 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 63 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Northern State University (about 97 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 99 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • University of South Dakota (about 104 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 116 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 136 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)

Library in Carthage:

  • CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Location: 110 MAIN ST.)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Carthage: Carthage Fire Department (A), Carthage Rural Fire Department (B), Carthage Public Library (C), Carthage Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

1.8 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

46.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Carthage (2011 data):

  • Farmers State Bank: Carthage Branch at 221 Main St, branch established on 1907/09/06. Info updated 2010/12/02: Bank assets: $101.3 mil, Deposits: $83.9 mil, headquarters in Stickney, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: John T. Vucurevich Foundation

For population 15 years and over in Carthage:

Marital status in Carthage, SD
  • Never married: 6.0%
  • Now married: 66.8%
  • Separated: 7.2%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Carthage:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carthage, SD (based on Miner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,1209
Catholic6741
Evangelical Protestant3483
Other1-
None246-
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: 2
Miner County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

4.05 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Miner County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.9%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.8%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.6%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Carthage:

29.7
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.2%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Carthage:

21.7%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Carthage:

41.9%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

54.0%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Carthage:

75.7%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Carthage, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$324
Financial Administration 0$0 1$700
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,024

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

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $43,000 ($330.77)
    Regular Highways: $32,000 ($246.15)
    Financial Administration: $22,000 ($169.23)
    Central Staff Services: $20,000 ($153.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($146.15)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($69.23)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($15.38)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($92.31)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $38,000 ($292.31)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($230.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $17,000 ($130.77)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($23.08)
    Highways: $1,000 ($7.69)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $16,000 ($123.08)
    General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($61.54)
    Rents: $4,000 ($30.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($284.62)
    Public Welfare: $1,000 ($7.69)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $38,000 ($292.31)
    Property: $32,000 ($246.15)
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,000 ($61.54)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($7.69)

Carthage government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $314,000 ($2415.38)

Strongest AM radio stations in Carthage:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carthage:

  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Carthage:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.3mTotal length
  • $2,304,000Total costs
  • 1,082Total average daily traffic
  • 22Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,082Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Carthage, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 41930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Carthage, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Don J Snyders, 5 Mi S (Lat: 44.096667 Lon: -97.712500), Type: 84.0, Overall height: 82 m, Registrant: Splitrock Properties, Inc., Kjflanagan@alliancecom.Net, , 349 Garre-tson, Phone: (605) 594-3411

  • Kari J Flanagan, 5 Mi S (Lat: 44.096667 Lon: -97.712500), Type: 84.0, Structure height: 46097 m, Overall height: 82 m

  • 5 Mi S (Lat: 44.096667 Lon: -97.712500), Type: 84.0, Overall height: 82 m, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 223-0441


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 21679 429th Ave (Lat: 44.238972 Lon: -97.633361), Call Sign: WQWZ392,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.012 MHz, Grant Date: 01/05/2016, Expiration Date: 01/05/2026, Certifier: Matt Peckenpaugh, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:

  • 22024 427th Ave (Lat: 44.194111 Lon: -97.669611), Call Sign: WRCN894,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.950 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2018, Expiration Date: 11/23/2028, Certifier: Scott Clites, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 5.0 Mi S Of (Lat: 44.096639 Lon: -97.712556), Overall height: 84.1 m, Call Sign: WBD229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6835.00 MHz, 6810.00 MHz, 6855.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2000, Expiration Date: 06/30/2010, Cancellation Date: 02/08/2002, Phone: (701) 223-0441


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carthage, SD
  • 67.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.4%Electricity
  • 5.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.4%Utility gas
  • 1.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Carthage, SD
  • 45.5%Electricity
  • 45.5%Other fuel
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Carthage compared to South Dakota 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 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 above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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