Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $380 Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $863 (2.0%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (66.6 miles , pop. 59,607).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (308.1 miles , pop. 259,628).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (736.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Interior-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 42% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/6/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Interior town center causedbetween $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 6/6/1963, a category F3 tornado 38.1 miles away from the town center causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Interior-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 1/28/1990 at 04:59:59, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 38.7 miles away from the city center On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.2 miles away from Interior center On 2/6/1996 at 16:08:36, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from the city center On 2/20/1993 at 13:08:10, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.3 miles away from the city center On 3/2/1990 at 04:15:27, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 39.2 miles away from Interior center On 6/18/1998 at 16:26:38, a magnitude 3.4 (3.1 MB, 3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (12) is near the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Snows: 2, Blizzard: 1, Tornado: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals/medical centers near Interior:
PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT PINE RIDGE (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, about 56 miles away; PINE RIDGE, SD)
BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 64 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)
PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT ROSEBUD (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Federal, about 64 miles away; ROSEBUD, SD)
Tourist attractions: Badlands National Park (Recreation Areas; North Of Interior), Badlands National Park - White River Visitor Center (Recreation Areas; White River Visitor), Badlands Natural History Association (20695 Sd Highway 240).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 26.1. This is better than average.
City:
26.1
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 7.70. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
7.70
U.S.:
22.06
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 4.08. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
4.08
U.S.:
9.59
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 30.7. This is about average.Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
30.7
U.S.:
28.3
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.843. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.843
U.S.:
2.433
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.509. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.509
U.S.:
9.388
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%
(0.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This town:
2.4 people
South Dakota:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This town:
60.0%
Whole state:
66.3%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:
5.7%
Whole state:
4.8%
No gay or lesbian households reported
Interior compared to South Dakota state average:
Median household income below 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 above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Number of rooms per house below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Religion statistics for Interior (based on Jackson County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 40.85%
Here
40.9%
USA
50.2%
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Catholic Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Episcopal Church
Baha'i
Other
Adherents
43.6%
29.8%
13.5%
5.6%
7.5%
Congregations
36.4%
18.2%
18.2%
9.1%
18.2%
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.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 2
Jackson County:
7.20 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:
2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Jackson County:
3.60 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:
0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Jackson County:
21.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:
14.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:
9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:
10.9%
South Dakota:
7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Jackson County:
32.4%
South Dakota:
27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:
17.0%
State:
14.9%
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
$250
Other Government Administration
0
$0
3
$225
Totals for Government
0
$0
4
$475
5.84% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($20,922 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.84%
South Dakota average:
8.40%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
7.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($20,074 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
7.63%
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:
KZSD-TV (Channel 8; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1
SD06_PotatoCk, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Section 11, Township 41 N, Range 39 W (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.8 m, Call Sign: KNKN429 Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
3
William J Hackett, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Section 11, Township 41 N, Range 39 W (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.8 m Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
Gene A DeJordy, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Section 11, Township 41 N, Range 39 W (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.8 m Registrant: Western Wireless Corporation, 401 9th Street, N.W., Suite 550, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 654-5980
Gene A DeJordy, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Section 11, Township 41 N, Range 39 W (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.8 m Registrant: Western Wireless Corporation, 401 9th Street, N.W., Suite 550, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 654-5980
FAA Registered Aircraft:
1
Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-125 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 1604A , Serial Number: 18-1242, Year manufactured: 1951, Airworthiness Date: 10/10/1969 Registrant (Individual): Norman Amiotte, Box 7, Interior, SD 57750
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
