Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $981 (1.3%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $889 (2.0%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (61.6 miles , pop. 59,607).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (244.4 miles , pop. 259,628).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (809.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).
Nearest cities:Hot Springs, SD (4.5 miles ),
Pringle, SD (4.9 miles)
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Buffalo Gap, SD (5.4 miles)
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Oelrichs, SD (5.6 miles)
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Custer, SD (5.9 miles ),
Hill View Heights, WY (6.3 miles)
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Fairburn, SD (6.4 miles)
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Harrison, NE (6.5 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Edgemont-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/5/1982, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Edgemont city center injured one personand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 6/22/1961, a category F2 tornado 18.5 miles away from the city center causedbetween $500 and $5000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Edgemont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 351.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 108.1 miles away from Edgemont center On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 501.4 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 122.9 miles away from the city center On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 124.7 miles away from Edgemont center On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 356.5 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Fall River County (9) is smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6 Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 53.7. This is better than average.
City:
53.7
U.S.:
74.7
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.268. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.268
U.S.:
6.399
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.116. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.116
U.S.:
1.912
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 39.7. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
City:
39.7
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 8.02. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
City:
8.02
U.S.:
19.96
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 3.38. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 24.9 miles away from the city center.
City:
3.38
U.S.:
9.35
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 35.0%
(34.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 80.0% for American Indian residents, 20.5% for two or more races residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Banks with branches in Edgemont (2011 data):
First Interstate Bank: Edgemont Branch at 501 Second Avenue, branch established on 1890/01/01. Info updated 2009/10/09: Bank assets: $7,294.7 mil, Deposits: $5,827.2 mil, headquarters in Billings, MT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 76 total offices, Holding Company: First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc.
Religion statistics for Edgemont city (based on Fall River County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Mainline Protestant
1,103
9
Evangelical Protestant
1,005
12
Catholic
812
2
Other
282
2
None
3,892
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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
Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle) N-Number: 21743 , Serial Number: 17263999, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 04/09/1997 Registrant (Individual): Brian L Childers, Po Box 222, Edgemont, SD 57735
Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 28822 , Serial Number: 15063015, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/14/1966 Registrant (Individual): David J Augustine, Po Box 71, Edgemont, SD 57735
Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 3339D , Serial Number: 32137, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 11/07/1955 Registrant (Individual): David J Augustine, Po Box 71, Edgemont, SD 57735
Aircraft: STINSON 108-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 9145Y , Serial Number: 108-3302, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 03/22/2002 Registrant (Co-Owned): Joann D Stearns, 25499 Dewey Rd, Edgemont, SD 57735, Other Owners: Daniel N Stearns
Drinking water stations with addresses in Edgemont and their reported violations in the past:
EDGEMONT (Population served: 774, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2013)
MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-14-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-14-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUL-28-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-09-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-29-2011)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAR-18-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-30-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-29-2011)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (FEB-04-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAR-05-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-18-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-29-2011)
MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2009), St Public Notif received (MAR-18-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-29-2011)
MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-30-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-29-2011)
3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-07-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-10-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-13-2014), St Compliance achieved (APR-08-2014)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-17-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2013)
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-2013)
2 routine major monitoring violations
3 minor monitoring violations
32 regular monitoring violations
5 other older monitoring violations
PROVO AREA WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-25-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-23-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2012), St Public Notif issued (AUG-10-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-24-2013)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAY-04-2011), St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-21-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2011)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAY-04-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAY-16-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-13-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2011)
MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAY-04-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAY-18-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-20-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2011)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-22-2011), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-11-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2011)
4 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-29-2014), St Compliance achieved (APR-21-2014)
Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-20-2013, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-20-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2013)
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In APR-11-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-06-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-11-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2011)
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In APR-2011, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (MAY-04-2011), St Public Notif requested (MAY-06-2011), St Public Notif received (MAY-11-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-01-2011)
Failure to Consult with State - In OCT-08-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-08-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2010), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2011)
5 routine major monitoring violations
3 minor monitoring violations
33 regular monitoring violations
5 other older monitoring violations
Most common first names in Edgemont, SD among deceased individuals
Name
Count
Lived (average)
William
13
74.5 years
James
13
75.2 years
George
11
74.5 years
John
11
75.9 years
Ruth
9
81.8 years
Dorothy
8
76.2 years
Charles
8
71.1 years
Arthur
8
73.0 years
Mary
8
81.5 years
Donald
7
72.2 years
Most common last names in Edgemont, SD among deceased individuals
Last name
Count
Lived (average)
Johnson
7
67.0 years
Koller
6
78.7 years
Thompson
5
67.6 years
Dibble
5
73.4 years
Evans
5
59.0 years
Brown
5
82.6 years
Standen
4
72.0 years
Hanson
4
78.7 years
Porter
4
75.2 years
Darrow
4
89.3 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (43%)
Electricity (38%)
Wood (9%)
Other fuel (6%)
Utility gas (3%)
Businesses in Edgemont, SD
YMCA: 1
Edgemont 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 below state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in 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 below state average.