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Fall River County

Population in July 2007: 799. Population change since 2000: -7.5%
 

Males: 405  (50.7%)
Females: 394  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  48.8 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57735.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,219 (it was $24,919 in 2000)
Edgemont:  $33,219
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $42,381 (it was $24,900 in 2000)
Edgemont:  $42,381
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $53,644; Detached houses: $56,372; Townhouses or other attached units: $8,559; In 2-unit structures: $68,734; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $74,050; Mobile homes: $16,556

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Races in Edgemont:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.9%)
  • American Indian (5.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Edgemont: 72.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.0%), Norwegian (13.5%), English (13.3%), Irish (10.0%), United States (5.0%), Dutch (3.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 2/5/1895

Elevation: 3459 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 796 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in Edgemont

  • High school or higher: 79.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 12.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Edgemont city

  • Never married: 12.7%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.1%
South Dakota:  1.8%



According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Edgemont, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Edgemont to the number of sex offenders is 266 to 1.

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

Edgemont:  2.8% ($694)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
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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) , Buffalo Gap, SD (5.4 miles) , Oelrichs, SD (5.6 miles) , Custer, SD (5.9 miles ), Hill View Heights, WY (6.3 miles) , Fairburn, SD (6.4 miles) , Harrison, NE (6.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $71,500
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $58,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $38,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 43.30 N, Longitude: 103.83 W

Area code: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -34 (-3.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Rail transportation (27%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Mining (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (25%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)
  • Gasoline stations (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Rail and water transportation workers (24%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)



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Average climate in Edgemont, South Dakota

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Edgemont-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/5/1982, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Edgemont city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/22/1961, a category 2 tornado 18.5 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Edgemont:
  • FALL RIVER HOSPITAL - CAH (about 18 miles; HOT SPRINGS, SD)
  • CUSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - CAH (about 32 miles; CUSTER, SD)
  • WESTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (about 44 miles; NEWCASTLE, WY)

Political contributions by individuals in Edgemont, SD

Airports located in Edgemont:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Edgemont:
  • CHADRON STATE COLLEGE (about 51 miles; CHADRON, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY (about 63 miles; RAPID CITY, SD; FT enrollment: 2,002)
  • BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; SPEARFISH, SD; FT enrollment: 3,190)
  • CASPER COLLEGE (about 128 miles; CASPER, WY; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (about 149 miles; LARAMIE, WY; FT enrollment: 9,665)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 206 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 10,983)
  • AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 208 miles; GREELEY, CO; FT enrollment: 3,722)
Public high school in Edgemont:
Public elementary/middle schools in Edgemont:
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Library in Edgemont:
  • EDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $23,368; Location: 412 2ND AVE; 23,440 books; 142 audio materials; 514 video materials; 15 serial subscriptions)

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Hotel: Rainbow Motel (500 A Street).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  18.6%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.7%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Edgemont, SD



Edgemont 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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Banks with branches in Edgemont (2009 data):
  • First Western Bank: Edgemont Branch at 501 Second Avenue, branch established on 1890-01-01. Info updated 2008-04-29: Bank assets: $570.1 mil, Deposits: $418.1 mil, headquarters in Wall, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc.



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Edgemont mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Fall River County South Dakota:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (55%)
  • Electricity (28%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (7%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religon statistics for Edgemont

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents32.2%11.9%11.4%9.1%5.8%
Congregations7.7%3.8%19.2%7.7%3.8%
NameAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA) The Wesleyan ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionOther religions
Adherents5.3%5.1%4.7%3.6%11.0%
Congregations11.5%3.8%7.7%7.7%26.9%
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
Financial Administration 2$4,432$26,5920$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$300
Streets and Highways 2$5,184$31,1040$0
Solid Waste Management 1$1,929$23,1480$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$238
Water Supply 1$2,756$33,0720$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,619
Totals for Government 6$14,301$28,60210$2,157



9.30% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,568 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.30%
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 Pennington County, SD  1.08% ($23,793 average AGI)
from Custer County, SD  0.56% ($24,133)
from Dawes County, NE  0.48% ($27,846)


9.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,784 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.30%
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 Pennington County, SD  1.53% ($34,024 average AGI)
to Custer County, SD  0.71% ($23,421)
to Lawrence County, SD  0.52% ($16,429)


Strongest AM radio stations in Edgemont:
  • KZMX (580 AM; 2 kW; HOT SPRINGS, SD; Owner: MT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMM (1150 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: KIMM RADIO, INC.)
  • KOTA (1380 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)
  • KDSJ (980 AM; 5 kW; DEADWOOD, SD; Owner: GOLDRUSH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Edgemont:
  • KAWK (105.1 FM; CUSTER, SD; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLMP (97.9 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: BETHESDA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KZMX-FM (96.7 FM; HOT SPRINGS, SD; Owner: MT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KRKI (99.5 FM; NEWCASTLE, WY; Owner: MICHAEL RADIO GROUP)
  • K214BN (90.7 FM; EDGEMONT, SD; Owner: STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED TV)

TV broadcast stations around Edgemont:
  • K64AL (Channel 64; EDGEMONT, SD; Owner: SD BD.OF DIRECTORS EDUC'L.TELECOMMUNICATIONS)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • 5.0 Mile East Of Edgemont, Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: KNKN490
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/11/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150, Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • Sw 1/4 Of The Nw 1/4 Of Section 1, Township 9 S, Range 2 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 35.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN446
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Kelly Wolfe, 6.09 Miles Northeast, Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 73.2 m
    Registrant: Atals License Company, 1725-A North Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: (605) 721-2205, Email:
  • William J Hackett, Sw 1/4 Of The Nw 1/4 Of Section 1, Township 9 S, Range 2 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 35.4 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • Robert Leedham, Bn Yd Office-1st & Stewert St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Overall height: 24.4 m
    Registrant: The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Edgemont, SD)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • Chilson, Rockford Rd 7.7mi E Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPJE387
    Assigned Frequencies : 6625.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/04/2001, Expiration Date: 04/16/2011
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • STATION, On Gravel Road 5.5 Mi E Of, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WEG787
    Assigned Frequencies : 2134.80 MHz, 2139.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/15/2000, Expiration Date: 06/06/2010, Cancelation Date: 05/15/2001
    Registrant: The Burlington Northern And Santa Fe Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106-1199, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • STATION, Bn Yd Office, 1st & Stewert St, Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WEG788
    Assigned Frequencies : 2189.60 MHz, 6785.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/15/2000, Expiration Date: 06/06/2010
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 3
  • 6.5 Miles East Of, Call Sign: KNKO216
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.540 MHz, 152.540 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/31/1998, Expiration Date: 07/01/2008, Cancelation Date: 01/10/2005
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Jackson & Dickens, 2120 L Street, Nw, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568
  • Approx. 6.5 Miles East Of, Call Sign: KPE432
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.840 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/24/2008, Expiration Date: 07/01/2018
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568
  • 10.5 Km East Of, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KWU248
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.240 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/24/2008, Expiration Date: 07/01/2018
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: AA0LD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00586427
    Grant Date: 10/25/2002, Expiration Date: 01/12/2013, Certifier: James D Wolfe
    Registrant: James D Wolfe, Box 73, Edgemont, SD 57735
  • Call Sign: K0AIE, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 11/28/1995, Expiration Date: 11/28/2005, Cancelation Date: 10/14/1999
    Registrant: Albert H Gull, 110 4th Ave, Edgemont, SD 57735
  • Call Sign: W0ZUS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00248902
    Grant Date: 06/02/2006, Expiration Date: 06/28/2016, Certifier: Duane L Angerhofer
    Registrant: Duane L Angerhofer, Edgemont, SD 57735
  • Call Sign: WA0MRZ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/05/1996, Expiration Date: 06/05/2006, Cancelation Date: 06/06/2008
    Registrant: Elmer C Olmstead, 407 4th Ave, Edgemont, SD 57735


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Fixed wing single engine, 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 (Fixed wing single engine, 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: PIPER J3C-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3343N , Serial Number: 22542, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/1956
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David J Augustine, Po Box 71, Edgemont, SD 57735, Other Owners: Roberta M Augustine
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182C (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: 8687T , Serial Number: 52587, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 02/13/1960
    Registrant (Individual): Fred W Carstens, 410 C St Po Box P, Edgemont, SD 57735
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-2 (Fixed wing single engine, 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


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