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Charles Mix County

Population in July 2008: 238. Population change since 2000: -5.6%
 

Males: 113  (47.6%)
Females: 125  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  43.5 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57342.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $29,948 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Geddes:  $29,948
South Dakota:  $46,032

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,511

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $39,774 (it was $21,900 in 2000)
Geddes:  $39,774
South Dakota:  $126,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $46,455; Detached houses: $42,690; Mobile homes: $38,929

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Races in Geddes:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Geddes: 69.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (32.5%), Czech (25.4%), Irish (13.9%), Dutch (11.9%), English (6.3%), Norwegian (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1900

Elevation: 1620 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 397 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Geddes

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Geddes city

  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 18.7%
  • Divorced: 3.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Geddes, South Dakota in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Geddes to the number of sex offenders is 119 to 1.

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

Geddes:  2.0% ($432)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
Geddes satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (100.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (194.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (569.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Lake Andes, SD (3.2 miles ), Platte, SD (3.4 miles ), New Holland, SD (3.6 miles) , Harrison, SD (3.9 miles) , Pickstown, SD (3.9 miles) , Ravinia, SD (4.0 miles) , Bonesteel, SD (4.2 miles ), Armour, SD (4.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $19,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.25 N, Longitude: 98.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -31 (-11.0%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (39%)
  • Repair and maintenance (13%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (33%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (20%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (16%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (5%)
  • Top executives (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (20%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (19%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)



Average climate in Geddes, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Geddes-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the Geddes city center .

On 5/8/1965, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 48.5 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Geddes-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 90% 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 75.4 miles away from Geddes center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 35.0 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 39.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.8 miles away from Geddes center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.5 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 84.9 miles away from Geddes center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Geddes:
  • PLATTE HEALTH CENTER - CAH (about 5 miles; PLATTE, SD)
  • DOUGLAS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH (about 18 miles; ARMOUR, SD)
  • WAGNER COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH (about 25 miles; WAGNER, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Geddes, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Geddes:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 94 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 108 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 111 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 123 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 136 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 154 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 165 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
Public high school in Geddes:
Public elementary/middle schools in Geddes:
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Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  50.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.8%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  13.6%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  3.4%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Geddes, SD



Geddes compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • 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 Geddes (2009 data):
  • First State Bank: Geddes Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1930-04-21. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $81.9 mil, Deposits: $69.3 mil, headquarters in Armour, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Lewis Banshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Charles Mix County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (55%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (37%)
  • Electricity (8%)


Religion statistics for Geddes

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 72.47%
Here72.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents44.0%10.2%8.6%8.3%7.2%
Congregations18.8%9.4%6.3%3.1%15.6%
NameLutheran ChurchReformed Church in AmericaHutterian BrethrenEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents5.9%5.5%4.4%1.6%4.3%
Congregations6.3%3.1%9.4%6.3%21.9%
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 0$0 3$837
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$560
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$2,407
Sewerage 0$0 2$375
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$661
Water Supply 0$0 2$243
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$200
Totals for Government 0$0 18$5,283



4.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,810 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.75%
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 Minnehaha County, SD  0.60% ($23,000 average AGI)
from Davison County, SD  0.44% ($15,538)


6.47% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($21,959 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.47%
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 Minnehaha County, SD  1.12% ($17,147 average AGI)
to Davison County, SD  0.95% ($16,379)


Strongest AM radio stations in Geddes:
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Geddes:
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Geddes:
  • K57BX (Channel 57; LAKE ANDES, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Booster Pump Station 3.3 2 Mi E And 7 Mi N, Call Sign: WCQ418, Licensee ID: L00085596
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.396 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2002, Expiration Date: 04/29/2012
    Registrant: Randall Community Water District, Box 37 357 Main St, Lake Andes, SD 57356, Phone: (605) 487-7823

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KA0VYT, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00645822
    Grant Date: 04/15/2006, Expiration Date: 04/15/2016
    Registrant: Daniel J Stuart, 603 S Main Ave, Geddes, SD 57342


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: SIXCHUTER SR7 (Powered Parachute, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1020F , Serial Number: 97-1718-2SR7, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Curtis D Sybesma, 28432 376th Ave, Geddes, SD 57342
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/20/1998



Geddes on our top lists:
    • #71 (57342) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Czech first ancestries"

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