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Brown County

Population in July 2008: 134. Population change since 2000: -4.3%
 

Males: 64  (47.9%)
Females: 70  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  41.0 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip code: 57433


Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,827 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Columbia:  $30,827
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,065
Columbia:  $24,065
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $54,296 (it was $31,900 in 2000)
Columbia:  $54,296
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $67,721; Detached houses: $71,372; Mobile homes: $23,333

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Races in Columbia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Columbia: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (53.6%), Irish (12.1%), English (10.7%), Norwegian (10.7%), Swedish (8.6%), Danish (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 3/12/1885

Elevation: 1304 feet

Land area: 1.58 square miles.

Population density: 85 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Columbia

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Columbia city

  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.1%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Columbia, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Columbia to the number of sex offenders is 134 to 1.

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

Columbia:  1.6% ($500)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (113.0 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (249.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (591.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Westport, SD (3.1 miles) , Aberdeen, SD (3.6 miles ), Claremont, SD (3.9 miles) , Groton, SD (3.9 miles ), Frederick, SD (4.2 miles ), Hecla, SD (4.5 miles ), Stratford, SD (4.5 miles) , Warner, SD (4.7 miles ).

Latitude: 45.61 N, Longitude: 98.31 W

Area code: 605

Columbia household income distribution Columbia home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+5.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (30%)
  • Construction (22%)
  • Machinery (14%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (31%)
  • Public administration (19%)
  • Finance and insurance (16%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (24%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Child care workers (8%)
  • Carpenters (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (22%)
  • Business operations specialists (9%)
  • Other financial specialists (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (9%)
  • Customer service representatives (9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6%)



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Average climate in Columbia, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Columbia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/2002, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the Columbia city center .

On 6/23/2002, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the city center .


Columbia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from Columbia center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 71.0 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 96.5 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 86.5 miles away from Columbia center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Columbia:
  • AVERA ST LUKES (about 14 miles; ABERDEEN, SD)
  • DAKOTA PLAINS SURGICAL CENTER LLP (about 14 miles; ABERDEEN, SD)
  • MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER-CAH (about 32 miles; BRITTON, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Columbia, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Columbia:
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 94 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 113 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 114 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 124 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 124 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 142 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,203)

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Hotel: K L Cabin Restaurant & Motel (11 South Bdwy Street).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.1%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Columbia, SD



Columbia compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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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Banks with branches in Columbia (2009 data):
  • First State Bank of Claremont: Columbia Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1953-09-01. Info updated 2008-07-23: Bank assets: $45.7 mil, Deposits: $39.3 mil, headquarters in Groton, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Brown County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (51%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (39%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Other fuel (3%)


Religion statistics for Columbia

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchSalvation Army
Adherents34.5%26.3%10.2%7.7%4.7%
Congregations7.8%18.8%12.5%12.5%1.6%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodOther religions
Adherents2.7%2.3%1.7%1.4%8.5%
Congregations1.6%4.7%3.1%1.6%35.9%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$682
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$770
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,452



5.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,736 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.87%
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 Spink County, SD  0.32% ($24,800 average AGI)
from Edmunds County, SD  0.30% ($48,810)
from Minnehaha County, SD  0.29% ($27,975)


6.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,256 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.29%
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 Minnehaha County, SD  0.65% ($29,670 average AGI)
to Pennington County, SD  0.24% ($24,455)
to Codington County, SD  0.23% ($29,406)


Strongest AM radio stations in Columbia:
  • 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.)
  • KGIM (1420 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KDDR (1220 AM; 1 kW; OAKES, ND)

Strongest FM radio stations in Columbia:
  • KBFO (106.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN-FM (94.1 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K253AB (98.5 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K219CM (91.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: S.D. BR OF DIR FOR EDUCTNL TELECOMMS)
  • K211CU (90.1 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Columbia:
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K24DT (Channel 24; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K35FJ (Channel 35; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K39CZ (Channel 39; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 9.6 Mi N, Structure height: 43 m, Call Sign: WPBP603
    Assigned Frequencies : 861.937 MHz, 862.937 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/27/2007, Expiration Date: 02/04/2018, Certifier: Karen A Garth
    Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4035

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