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Clay County

Population in July 2008: 404. Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 

Males: 178  (44.2%)
Females: 226  (55.8%)

Median resident age:  47.3 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57037.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,659 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Irene:  $40,659
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,068
Irene:  $20,068
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $58,721 (it was $34,500 in 2000)
Irene:  $58,721
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $80,836; Detached houses: $79,790; Mobile homes: $50,938

Irene, SD residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Irene:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Irene: 72.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (35.2%), German (27.1%), Danish (17.8%), Irish (10.4%), English (5.3%), French (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1895

Elevation: 1364 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 1674 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Irene

  • High school or higher: 75.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Irene city

  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 16.1%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

4 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.9%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Irene, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Irene to the number of sex offenders is 404 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

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

Irene:  2.3% ($780)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
Irene satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (37.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (139.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (490.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Wakonda, SD (2.4 miles ), Viborg, SD (2.7 miles ), Volin, SD (3.0 miles ), Centerville, SD (3.2 miles ), Mission Hill, SD (3.6 miles) , Gayville, SD (3.7 miles ), Hurley, SD (3.8 miles ), Davis, SD (3.8 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.08 N, Longitude: 97.16 W

Area code: 605

Irene household income distribution Irene home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -32 (-6.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (14%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (32%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)



Irene races chart

Crime in Irene (2003):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 burglary (235.8 per 100,000)
  • 1 larceny count (235.8 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 25.9 (higher means more crime, US average = 321.8)

Crime in Irene (2007):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 2 thefts (496.3 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 19.9 (higher means more crime, US average = 302.7)

Average climate in Irene, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Irene-area historical tornado activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 170% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Irene city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/3/1981, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Irene-area historical earthquake activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.8 miles away from Irene 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 82.3 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 44.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.1 miles away from Irene center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Irene topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Irene:
  • PIONEER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH (about 8 miles; VIBORG, SD)
  • AVERA SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; YANKTON, SD)
  • LEWIS AND CLARK SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; YANKTON, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Irene, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Irene:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 22 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 60 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 106 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 117 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
Public high school in Irene:
  • Irene High School (Students: 66; Location: 130 E STATE; Grades: 9th Grade - 12th Grade)
Public elementary/middle schools in Irene:
See full list of schools located in Irene

Library in Irene:
  • IRENE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,530; 4,100 books; 88 audio materials; 255 video materials; 26 serial subscriptions)

Irene map

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Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.0%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.1%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Irene, SD


59 people in nursing homes


Irene compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Irene (2009 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Irene Branch at 209 West Main Street, branch established on 1932-01-01. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company



Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Irene travel time to work
Irene mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Clay County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (33%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Other fuel (4%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Irene

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents41.1%28.4%7.3%6.5%3.6%
Congregations25.0%12.5%8.3%12.5%4.2%
NameLutheran ChurchChristian and Missionary AllianceAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist ConventionOther religions
Adherents2.9%2.4%2.3%1.7%3.8%
Congregations4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%20.8%
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$1,174
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$53
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$391
Sewerage 0$0 1$391
Water Supply 0$0 1$391
Totals for Government 0$0 5$2,400



14.74% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,225 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  14.74%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

0.56% of residents moved from foreign countries ($258 average AGI)
Clay County:  0.56%
South Dakota average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Minnehaha County, SD  1.74% ($19,581 average AGI)
from Yankton County, SD  0.99% ($26,929)
from Pennington County, SD  0.59% ($12,680)


14.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,746 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  14.30%
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 Minnehaha County, SD  2.45% ($23,240 average AGI)
to Yankton County, SD  1.16% ($32,755)
to Union County, SD  0.85% ($35,806)


Strongest AM radio stations in Irene:
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYNT (1450 AM; 1 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Irene:
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WNAX-FM (104.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVHT (106.3 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: CULHANE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKYA (93.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KYBB (102.7 FM; CANTON, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/C COMPANY)
  • K220FV (91.9 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: PRAISE NETWORK, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Irene:
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K21EN (Channel 21; YANKTON, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Stephanie I Jones, Us Hwy 81 & Sr 46, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy # 150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Pump Sta 5 Sw 1/4 Sec 35 Twp 97n R55w, Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WNXL796
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.212 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/15/2004, Expiration Date: 06/16/2014, Certifier: Michael D Williams
    Registrant: Vantek Communications, Inc, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • IRENE, 1.3 Mi E Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: WIA866
    Assigned Frequencies : 6256.54 MHz, 6540.62 MHz, 6197.24 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/15/2009, Expiration Date: 01/03/2019
    Registrant: East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., 121 S.E. 1st. St., Madison, SD 57042, Phone: (605) 256-8020, Fax: (605) 256-8058, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: DONALSON XP-1 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1611U , Serial Number: 34499A, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, P O Box 85, Irene, SD 57037
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX-7 (Balloon, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 2942G , Serial Number: RX7-3070, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 07/24/1986
    Registrant (Individual): John H Gunderson, 29875 443rd Ave, Irene, SD 57037, Other Owners: Grace Ann Schiefen
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 (Balloon, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 5303C , Serial Number: RX3349, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 08/20/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John H Gunderson, 29875 443rd Ave, Irene, SD 57037, Other Owners: Grace Ann Schiefen


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 14
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Irene


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Irene, SD

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