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Marshall County

Population in July 2009: 42. Population change since 2000: -10.6%
 

Males: 22  (53.2%)
Females: 20  (46.8%)

Median resident age:  37.5 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip code: 57247


Estimated median household income in 2009: $27,381 (it was $11,563 in 2000)
Lake City:

$27,381
South Dakota:

$45,043
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $11,072

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $120,295 (it was $12,500 in 2000)
Lake City:

$120,295
South Dakota:

$126,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $146,833; Detached houses: $163,530; Mobile homes: $38,304

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Lake City: 74.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.1%), Norwegian (17.0%), Irish (14.9%), Polish (6.4%), Czech (4.3%), English (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 8/17/1914

Elevation: 1864 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 194 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lake City:

  • High school or higher: 55.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lake City town:

  • Never married: 15.0%
  • Now married: 60.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.0%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $480 (0.4%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (84.5 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (208.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (554.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Eden, SD (2.7 miles) , Veblen, SD (3.4 miles ), Roslyn, SD (4.0 miles ), Britton, SD (4.1 miles ), Claire City, SD (4.2 miles) , Grenville, SD (4.2 miles) , Sisseton, SD (4.3 miles ), Havana, ND (4.3 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 45.72 N, Longitude: 97.41 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

9.4%
South Dakota:

5.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+9.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (42%)
  • Finance and insurance (33%)
  • Construction (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Accommodation and food services (40%)
  • Finance and insurance (33%)
  • Manufacturing (13%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)


Average climate in Lake City, South Dakota

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Tornado activity:

Lake City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.4 miles away from the Lake City town center injured one person and caused $750,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 tornado 27.6 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake City-area historical earthquake activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 94% 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 66.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 54.3 miles away from Lake 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 26.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marshall County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Lake City:

  • WHEATON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 46 miles away; WHEATON, MN)
  • HOLY TRINITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 48 miles away; GRACEVILLE, MN)
  • MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL/AVERA HEALTH - CAH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 54 miles away; MILBANK, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Lake City, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake City:

  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 75 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,462)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 85 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,740)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 85 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 5,882)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 86 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 11,679)
  • South Dakota State University (about 103 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 9,084)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 120 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 2,730)
  • Ridgewater College (about 121 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 2,670)

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Hotel: Roy Lake Resort (11571 Northside Drive).

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 0.0%

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  52.6%
Whole state:  67.0%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Lake City compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lake City travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (75%)
  • Utility gas (13%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (13%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Marshall County South Dakota:


2008 Presidential Election results in Marshall County South Dakota:
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Religion statistics for Lake City:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 93.60%
Here93.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents45.5%23.2%11.2%6.3%5.1%
Congregations27.3%18.2%18.2%4.5%4.5%
NameHutterian BrethrenEvangelical Free Church of AmericaReformed Church in AmericaAssociation of Free Lutheran CongregationsOther
Adherents2.3%2.1%1.8%0.9%1.6%
Congregations4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%9.1%
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: 3
Marshall County:

6.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Marshall County:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

13.92 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.8%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Marshall County:

27.7%
State:

27.7%

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
Other Government Administration 1$2,382$28,5845$3,312
Totals for Government 1$2,382$28,5845$3,312


5.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,177 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.92%
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 Roberts County, SD  0.68% ($31,727 average AGI)


6.50% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,217 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.50%
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 Brown County, SD  0.86% ($24,643 average AGI)
to Roberts County, SD  0.86% ($22,714)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake City:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake City:

  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake City:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • 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.)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA0KKY, Licensee ID: L00216991
    Grant Date: 03/10/2000, Expiration Date: 06/05/2010
    Registrant: Kent L Duerre, 116749 Roykota Dr, Lake City, SD 57247

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