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Jones County

Population in July 2008: 80. Population change since 2000: -13.0%
 

Males: 43  (54.3%)
Females: 37  (45.7%)

Median resident age:  41.2 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip code: 57531


Estimated median household income in 2008: $36,642 (it was $26,000 in 2000)
Draper:  $36,642
South Dakota:  $46,032

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $20,139

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $52,850 (it was $29,100 in 2000)
Draper:  $52,850
South Dakota:  $126,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $54,308; Detached houses: $48,627; Mobile homes: $38,250

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Races in Draper:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Draper: 74.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (48.9%), Czech (9.8%), English (8.7%), Irish (6.5%), French (4.3%), Norwegian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 2/5/1910

Elevation: 2257 feet

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 124 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Draper

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Draper town

  • Never married: 27.5%
  • Now married: 55.0%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

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:

Draper:  1.8% ($533)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)

Draper satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (134.2 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (292.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (666.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Murdo, SD (3.0 miles ), Vivian, SD (3.5 miles) , Okaton, SD (4.4 miles) , Presho, SD (4.9 miles ), White River, SD (5.2 miles ), Wood, SD (5.4 miles) , Fort Pierre, SD (5.6 miles ), Pierre, SD (5.7 miles ).

Latitude: 43.93 N, Longitude: 100.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -31 (-25.2%).



Average climate in Draper, South Dakota

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Draper-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 57.0 miles away from the Draper town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/23/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.9 miles away from the town center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Draper-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 95% 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 59.7 miles away from Draper center
On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/20/1993 at 13:08:10, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 88.8 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 90.6 miles away from Draper center
On 7/12/1998 at 16:28:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 38.4 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 92.0 miles away from Draper center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Draper:
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 36 miles; PIERRE, SD)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 52 miles; ROSEBUD, SD)
  • WINNER REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER (about 53 miles; WINNER, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Draper, SD

Airports located in Draper:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Draper:
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 134 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 147 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 154 miles; CHADRON, NE; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 170 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; FT enrollment: 3,190)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 189 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 197 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARY (about 197 miles; BISMARCK, ND; FT enrollment: 2,203)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.2 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  58.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.3%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  21.2%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  7.1%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Draper, SD



Draper 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age 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 Draper (2009 data):
  • Dakota Prairie Bank: Draper Branch at 100 Main Street, branch established on 1962-12-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $36.5 mil, Deposits: $32.0 mil, headquarters in Presho, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Draper Holding Company, Inc.



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Draper travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Jones County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (45%)
  • Electricity (26%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (23%)
  • Wood (6%)


Religion statistics for Draper

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 61.78%
Here61.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Free Church of AmericaOther
Adherents38.4%32.7%16.4%11.0%1.5%
Congregations22.2%22.2%22.2%22.2%11.1%
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 4$490
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$385
Totals for Government 0$0 5$875



Draper government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $9,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $11,000
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
    Regular Highways: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $3,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $6,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $6,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $6,000

7.83% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,382 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.83%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

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


6.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($18,300 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.98%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Draper:
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KCCR (1240 AM; 1 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Draper:
  • KTSD-FM (91.1 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KLXS-FM (95.3 FM; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Draper:
  • K44GG (Channel 44; MURDO, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KPRY-TV (Channel 4; PIERRE, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KTSD-TV (Channel 10; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • James E McDonald, Ne 1/4, Sec 4, Twn 2 South, Rge 31, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • 6 1/2 Mi N 1/2 Mi W, Call Sign: KNDA974, Licensee ID: L00107108
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/31/2002, Expiration Date: 07/31/2012
    Registrant: H Bar F Inc, Rt 1 Box 56, Draper, SD 57531, Phone: (605) 669-2620
  • Draper Res 2.4 Km N, Type: Tank, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: KNNG249
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.471 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/2005, Expiration Date: 01/10/2016, Certifier: Michael Kurle
    Registrant: West River/Lyman-Jones Rural Water Systems, Inc., 307 Main St., Murdo, SD 57559, Phone: (605) 669-2931, Fax: (605) 669-3022, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5422H , Serial Number: 18-13, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/1956
    Registrant (Individual): William Valburg, 28628 Valburg Pl, Draper, SD 57531
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7ECA (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6387N , Serial Number: 518, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 06/23/1967
    Registrant (Corporation): Robert Fuoss Inc, Rr1 Box 55, Draper, SD 57531
  • Aircraft: CONDOR SPORT (Powered Parachute, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6600B , Serial Number: A177CDR, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Curtis M Horsley, 28240 224th St, Draper, SD 57531
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7DC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85087 , Serial Number: 7AC-3818, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1971
    Registrant (Individual): Philip G Mathews, 27858 Army Pl, Draper, SD 57531
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 92098 , Serial Number: 18260042, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/1969
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bill J Valburg, Rr 1 Box 78, Draper, SD 57531, Other Owners: Barry L Valburg

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