Florence, South Dakota

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Population in 2021: 329 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.0%
Males: 159  (48.4%)
Females: 170  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

39.8 years
South Dakota median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 57235.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $62,982 (it was $39,375 in 2000)
Florence:

$62,982
SD:

$66,143

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $26,228 (it was $15,003 in 2000)

Florence town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $120,723 (it was $61,400 in 2000)
Florence:

$120,723
SD:

$219,900

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $145,949; detached houses: $154,168; mobile homes: $81,345

Median gross rent in 2021: $814.

March 2022 cost of living index in Florence: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 10.1%
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  • Races in Florence, SD (2021)
    • 33089.2%White alone
    • 236.2%American Indian alone
    • 164.3%Two or more races

Races in Florence detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Florence, South Dakota as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Florence is 111 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (45.2%), Norwegian (28.0%), American (11.3%), Irish (1.1%), Scandinavian (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 4/7/1907

Elevation: 1770 feet

Land area: 0.66 square miles.

Population density: 499 people per square mile   (low).

Florence, South Dakota map

5 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.7%
South Dakota:

1.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Florence town:

1.3% ($788)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (109.0 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (198.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (532.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wallace, SD (2.8 miles),
Henry, SD (3.7 miles ),
Garden City, SD (3.8 miles),
Watertown, SD (3.8 miles ),
Bradley, SD (4.0 miles),
Waverly, SD (4.2 miles),
Waubay, SD (4.4 miles ),
Lily, SD (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 45.05 N, Longitude: 97.33 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Florence, SD in 2021
Distribution of house value in Florence, SD in 2021

Florence satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $47,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Florence, SD residents
Average permit cost in Florence, SD
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

1.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +106 (+54.9%).
Most common industries in Florence, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (13.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.9%)
  • Health care (6.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Machinery (5.5%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (20.0%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (8.0%)
  • Machinery (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.9%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.0%)
Most common occupations in Florence, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Child care workers (4.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (25.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Top executives (2.7%)
  • Engineers (2.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (15.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.9%)
  • Child care workers (8.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.6%)

Average climate in Florence, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 65.7. This is about average.

City:

65.7
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 23.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.2
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 7.76. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.76
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Florence-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Florence town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/12/1984, a category F3 tornado 18.0 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Florence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 75.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 117.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 654.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 66.0 miles away from the city 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 55.5 miles away from Florence center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 176.4 miles away from Florence center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Codington County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Florence topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Florence:

  • PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • JENKINS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WATERTOWN, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Florence:

  • South Dakota State University (about 58 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Northern State University (about 63 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 88 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 89 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 92 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 104 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 107 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)

Public high school in Florence:

Public elementary/middle schools in Florence:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Florence Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Florence: New Helgen Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: New Helgen Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Rich Batchelor - Baseball player.

Codington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Florence and their reported violations in the past:

FLORENCE (Population served: 374, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2011, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-24-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-28-2011)
  • Failure to Notify Other PWS - In JUL-10-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-15-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-11-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-09-2012)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.1%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Florence (2011 data):

  • Peoples State Bank: Florence Branch at 224 Main Street, branch established on 2000/09/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $55.7 mil, Deposits: $46.6 mil, headquarters in Summit, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Northeast Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Florence:

Marital status in Florence, SD
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 61.9%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Florence:

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
South Dakota average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Florence, SD (based on Codington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8,32712
Catholic6,8097
Evangelical Protestant4,78924
Other1862
None7,116-
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

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Here:

7.59 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
Here:

10.63 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.5%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.4%
State:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.7%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.7%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.6%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Florence:

30.7
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

27.1%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Florence:

10.5%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Florence:

6.9
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Florence:

45.1%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Florence:

56.8%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Florence:

82.8%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Florence, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2018)
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 2$755
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$123
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,280
Totals for Government 0$0 4$3,158

Florence government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $224,000 ($680.85)
    Sewerage: $122,000 ($370.82)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($60.79)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($48.63)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($36.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($27.36)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($27.36)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($12.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($12.16)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($9.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($6.08)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($18.24)

Florence government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $56,000 ($170.21)
    Other: $1,000 ($3.04)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($6.08)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $90,000 ($273.56)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $90,000 ($273.56)
    Water Utilities: $67,000 ($203.65)
    Highways: $9,000 ($27.36)
    Public Welfare: $1,000 ($3.04)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $44,000 ($133.74)
    Property: $9,000 ($27.36)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $6,000 ($18.24)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($12.16)
    Public Utility License: $2,000 ($6.08)

Florence government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $161,000 ($489.36)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $161,000 ($489.36)

Florence government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $263,000 ($799.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Florence:

  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR (1480 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Florence:

  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Florence:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K47IC (Channel 47; MILBANK, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K32DK (Channel 32; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.7mTotal length
  • $5,000Total costs
  • 1,960Total average daily traffic
  • 74Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,683Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Florence)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • FLORENCE, Cr 23 (Lat: 45.069139 Lon: -97.329333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WQSX309,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2013, Expiration Date: 12/03/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2014, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N. Greenville Ave #1w, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6792B, N6792B, N-6792B, Serial Number: 18-5026, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 03/23/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 06/06/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Pat Springer, Po Box 7, Florence, SD 57235

Most common first names in Florence, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Clarence677.5 years
Edward579.0 years
Carl579.6 years
Donald480.0 years
Arthur475.0 years
Charles360.3 years
Agnes386.3 years
Elsie383.3 years
Harry373.3 years
Bernard367.7 years
Most common last names in Florence, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sumner765.6 years
Olson675.7 years
Thorson578.6 years
Halse577.2 years
Orthaus587.4 years
Maag584.4 years
Johnson585.4 years
Muller487.2 years
Tschakert479.5 years
Chilson481.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Florence, SD
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.6%Electricity
  • 8.7%Other fuel
  • 1.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Florence, SD
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Florence compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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