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Faulk County

Population in 2011: 27. Population change since 2000: -18.2%
 

Males: 14  (51.9%)
Females: 13  (48.1%)

Median resident age:  53.5 years
South Dakota median age:  40.7 years

Zip code: 57465

Estimated median household income in 2009: $14,235 (it was $11,875 in 2000)
Chelsea:

$14,235
South Dakota:

$45,043
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,101

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $6,671 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Chelsea:

$6,671
South Dakota:

$126,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $14,222; Detached houses: $14,222

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Chelsea: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (36.4%), Czech (12.1%), Norwegian (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1906

Elevation: 1344 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 85 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Chelsea:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 3.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Chelsea town:

  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 50.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

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: $-1

Chelsea satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (150.0 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (267.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (600.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Northville, SD (2.8 miles) , Cresbard, SD (3.2 miles) , Mellette, SD (3.4 miles ), Warner, SD (4.0 miles ), Ashton, SD (4.1 miles) , Rockham, SD (4.3 miles) , Brentford, SD (4.5 miles) , Faulkton, SD (4.6 miles ).

Latitude: 45.17 N, Longitude: 98.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Chelsea household income distribution Chelsea home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.0%
South Dakota:

4.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: 0 (0.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (43%)
  • Wholesale trade (29%)
  • Retail trade (29%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)
  • Health care and social assistance (63%)
  • Retail trade (25%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)


Average climate in Chelsea, South Dakota

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Tornado activity:

Chelsea-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Chelsea town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.5 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Chelsea-area historical earthquake activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 97% 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 73.7 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 95.9 miles away from Chelsea center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.1 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 61.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.9 miles away from Chelsea center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Faulk County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Chelsea:

  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CRITICAL ACCESS HOSP (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • AVERA ST LUKES (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, about 25 miles away; ABERDEEN, SD)
  • DAKOTA PLAINS SURGICAL CENTER LLP (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, about 25 miles away; ABERDEEN, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Chelsea, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chelsea:

  • South Dakota State University (about 113 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 9,084)
  • University of Mary (about 145 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,016)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 150 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 3,462)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 151 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,740)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 152 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 11,679)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 152 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 5,882)
  • Bismarck State College (about 152 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,710)

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 27.3. This is about average.
City:

27.3
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 19.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

19.0
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.13. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.13
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 20.7%

Average household size:
This town:  2.1 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  61.5%
Whole state:  66.3%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Chelsea compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age 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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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (80%)
  • Electricity (20%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Faulk County South Dakota:


2008 Presidential Election results in Faulk County South Dakota:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Chelsea (based on Faulk County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 98.64%
Here98.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchHutterian BrethrenLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents41.7%24.5%15.4%9.5%8.9%
Congregations25.0%25.0%20.0%15.0%15.0%
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: 1
Faulk County:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

17.65 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Faulk County:

8.3%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Faulk County:

27.3%
State:

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$98
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$31
Totals for Government 0$0 4$129

Chelsea government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($185.19)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($148.15)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($74.07)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($37.04)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($37.04)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $14,000 ($518.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($185.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($74.07)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($111.11)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,000 ($74.07)

4.83% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,750 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.83%
South Dakota average:

8.40%

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



8.26% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,634 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.26%
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  1.74% ($25,533 average AGI)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chelsea:

  • 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.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KGIM (1420 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KQKD (1380 AM; 1 kW; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chelsea:

  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSDN-FM (94.1 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBFO (106.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chelsea:

  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K24DT (Channel 24; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K35FJ (Channel 35; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Chelsea)

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