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Clark County

Population in July 2008: 58. Population change since 2000: -19.4%
 

Males: 30  (52.8%)
Females: 28  (47.2%)

Median resident age:  42.0 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip code: 57236


Estimated median household income in 2008: $44,921 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Garden City:  $44,921
South Dakota:  $46,032

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $20,720

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $26,334 (it was $14,500 in 2000)
Garden City:  $26,334
South Dakota:  $126,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $43,875; Detached houses: $42,145

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Races in Garden City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Garden City: 64.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (43.1%), English (26.4%), Norwegian (26.4%), Irish (13.9%), Danish (11.1%), French (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1840 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 147 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Garden City

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Garden City town

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 66.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

2 residents are foreign born (2.8% Europe).

This town:  2.8%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Garden City, South Dakota in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Garden City to the number of sex offenders is 58 to 1.

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

Garden City:  2.7% ($392)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)

Garden City satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (106.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (211.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (541.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Henry, SD (2.8 miles ), Clark, SD (3.1 miles ), Bradley, SD (3.1 miles) , Wallace, SD (3.2 miles) , Naples, SD (3.7 miles) , Florence, SD (3.8 miles ), Lily, SD (4.0 miles) , Hazel, SD (4.1 miles) .

Latitude: 44.96 N, Longitude: 97.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -21 (-22.6%).



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Average climate in Garden City, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Garden City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/12/1984, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Garden City town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/24/2003, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.8 miles away from the town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.


Garden City-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 95% 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 89.6 miles away from Garden City center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 79.8 miles away from the city 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 91.8 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) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from Garden City center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.3 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 51.8 miles away from Garden City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Garden City:
  • MEMORIAL CARE UNIT (about 24 miles; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • PRAIRIE LAKES HOSP & CARE CTR (about 24 miles; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • LAKE AREA HOSPITAL-CAH (about 25 miles; WEBSTER, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Garden City, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Garden City:
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 96 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 103 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 128 miles; WILLMAR, MN; FT enrollment: 2,711)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 141 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 144 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
Public high school in Garden City:
Public elementary/middle school in Garden City:
See full list of schools located in Garden City, School District: CLARK 12-2


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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  61.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  12.5%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  2.8%
Whole state:  5.8%


Garden City 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above 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 Garden City (2009 data):
  • Great Western Bank: Garden City Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1945-08-15. Info updated 2007-06-01: Bank assets: $4,295.0 mil, Deposits: $3,097.1 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 103 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited



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2004 Presidential Election results in Clark County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (68%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)


Religion statistics for Garden City

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 94.88%
Here94.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchHutterian BrethrenOther
Adherents31.6%14.9%13.2%12.7%27.6%
Congregations25.9%7.4%11.1%18.5%37.0%
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$347
Water Supply 0$0 1$526
Totals for Government 0$0 2$873



5.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,899 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.34%
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 Codington County, SD  1.55% ($31,800 average AGI)


9.28% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,528 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.28%
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 Codington County, SD  2.82% ($27,237 average AGI)
to Minnehaha County, SD  0.89% ($11,167)


Strongest AM radio stations in Garden City:
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSDR (1480 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • 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 Garden City:
  • 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.)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Garden City:
  • 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.)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K47IC (Channel 47; MILBANK, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K32DK (Channel 32; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: K7OMK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01074309
    Grant Date: 10/18/2005, Expiration Date: 12/14/2015, Certifier: Glen E Harding
    Registrant: Glen E Harding, 325 E Main, Garden City, SD 57236
  • Call Sign: KA0EYV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00859717
    Grant Date: 05/06/2004, Expiration Date: 04/05/2014, Certifier: Ralph R Hartley
    Registrant: Ralph R Hartley, Route 1 Box 11, Garden City, SD 57236
  • Call Sign: KB0GDI, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 03/13/1990, Expiration Date: 03/13/2000, Cancelation Date: 03/14/2002
    Registrant: Helen M Harding, Box 133, Garden City, SD 57236


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