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Turner County

Population in July 2008: 38. Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 

Males: 23  (61.0%)
Females: 15  (39.0%)

Median resident age:  48.5 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip code: 57319


Estimated median household income in 2008: $34,793 (it was $24,688 in 2000)
Dolton:  $34,793
South Dakota:  $46,032

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,973

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $34,144 (it was $18,800 in 2000)
Dolton:  $34,144
South Dakota:  $126,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $38,068; Detached houses: $37,766; Mobile homes: $17,500

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Races in Dolton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Dolton: 64.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (39.0%), German (36.6%), United States (12.2%), Czech (7.3%), English (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 9/11/1909

Elevation: 1440 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 150 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Dolton

  • High school or higher: 68.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 41.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dolton town

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 88.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

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 May 2009.

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

Dolton:  1.6% ($300)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)

Dolton satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (32.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (169.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (506.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bridgewater, SD (2.7 miles ), Marion, SD (2.8 miles ), Monroe, SD (2.9 miles) , Canistota, SD (3.0 miles ), Freeman, SD (3.1 miles ), Parker, SD (3.7 miles ), Emery, SD (3.8 miles ), Salem, SD (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 43.49 N, Longitude: 97.39 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -2 (-4.7%).



Average climate in Dolton, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Dolton-area historical tornado activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the Dolton town center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

On 6/7/1965, a category 4 tornado 23.5 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Dolton-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from Dolton 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 58.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.1 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 87.3 miles away from Dolton center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 41.3 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 73.2 miles away from Dolton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Dolton:
  • FREEMAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-CAH (about 12 miles; FREEMAN, SD)
  • PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH (about 24 miles; VIBORG, SD)
  • AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER (about 28 miles; PARKSTON, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Dolton, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dolton:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 52 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 90 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 105 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 110 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 126 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.6%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.8%


Dolton compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below 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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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Dolton travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Turner County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (57%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (29%)
  • Electricity (14%)


Religion statistics for Dolton

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 89.90%
Here89.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchMennonite Church USAReformed Church in AmericaLutheran Church
Adherents22.4%16.9%12.6%10.4%6.7%
Congregations14.0%9.3%4.7%9.3%9.3%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)United Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USANorth American Baptist ConferenceOther
Adherents5.5%4.5%3.9%2.8%14.3%
Congregations9.3%9.3%7.0%2.3%25.6%
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 0$0 1$150
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$60
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$155
Totals for Government 0$0 5$365



7.02% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,462 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.02%
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 Minnehaha County, SD  2.25% ($29,819 average AGI)
from Lincoln County, SD  1.09% ($34,657)


8.19% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,350 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.19%
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  3.27% ($27,962 average AGI)
to Lincoln County, SD  1.08% ($33,857)
to Clay County, SD  0.34% ($21,091)


Strongest AM radio stations in Dolton:
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dolton:
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dolton:
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K34DR (Channel 34; HUMBOLDT, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • John W Dickey, 0.12 Miles Nnw Of 438 Avenue & 269 Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 269 m, Overall height: 307.2 m
    Registrant: Graham Brock, Inc., St. Simons Island, GA 31522-7466, Phone: (912) 638-8028, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Mstm 1.3 Km E, Type: Pole, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQHQ951
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.037 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/10/2007, Expiration Date: 10/10/2017, Certifier: Mike Williams
    Registrant: In Control, Inc., 10350 Jamestown St., Ne, Blaine, MN 55449, Phone: (763) 783-9500, Fax: (763) 783-9502, Email:



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    • #2 (57319) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Soviet Union first ancestries"

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