Long Lake, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 27 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -53.4%
Males: 19  (73.1%)
Females: (26.9%)
Median resident age:

61.2 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57457

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $11,563 in 2000)
Long Lake $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,031 (it was $8,268 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $11,300 in 2000)
Long Lake $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $94,646; detached houses: $94,940
March 2022 cost of living index in Long Lake: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.8%

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Ancestries: English (63.6%), German (36.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 8/4/1947

Elevation: 1950 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 98 people per square mile   (very low).

Long Lake, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Long Lake town:

2.2% ($250)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (100.1 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (294.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (637.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ashley, ND (3.8 miles ),
Leola, SD (4.0 miles ),
Venturia, ND (4.4 miles),
Eureka, SD (4.6 miles ),
Forbes, ND (4.6 miles),
Hillsview, SD (4.6 miles),
Hosmer, SD (4.8 miles ),
Wetonka, SD (5.1 miles)

Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 99.21 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Long Lake, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Long Lake, SD in 2022

Long Lake satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Long Lake, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Long Lake-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 21% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/31/1966, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Long Lake town center killed 2 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.4 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Long Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 564.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 114.0 miles away from Long Lake center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 153.3 miles away from Long Lake center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 141.1 miles away from Long Lake center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 396.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 347.0 miles away from Long Lake center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McPherson County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Long Lake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Long Lake:

  • ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ASHLEY, ND)

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

  • Northern State University (about 45 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 96 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 102 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 129 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 136 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 136 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 136 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

McPherson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

1.7 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Long Lake:

Marital status in Long Lake, SD
  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 69.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Long Lake:

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Long Lake, SD (based on McPherson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,1886
Evangelical Protestant4666
Catholic3512
None454-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
McPherson County:

12.07 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

4.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
McPherson County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

12.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
McPherson County:

9.4%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
McPherson County:

26.3%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 2$70
Financial Administration 0$0 2$798
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$329
Sewerage 0$0 2$20
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,218

Strongest AM radio stations in Long Lake:

  • 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.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Julie C DeCuypere, Tbd 350th Ave (Lat: 45.849944 Lon: -99.206222), Type: 129.5, Structure height: 46089 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Bridger Tower Corporation, Derek@bridgerwireless.Com, Suite 600, Addis-on, Phone: (785) 764-6682

  • Julie C DeCuypere, Tbd 350th Ave (Lat: 45.849944 Lon: -99.206222), Type: 129.5, Structure height: 46089 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Bridger Tower Corporation, Derek@bridgerwireless.Com, Suite 600, Addis-on, Phone: (785) 764-6682

  • Julie C DeCuypere, 10621 350th Ave (Lat: 45.849944 Lon: -99.206222), Type: 129.5, Structure height: 46089 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Bridger Tower Corporation, Julie@bridgerwireless.Com, Suite 600, Addis-on, Phone: (785) 764-6682

  • Julie C DeCuypere, 10621 350th Ave (Lat: 45.849944 Lon: -99.206222), Type: 129.5, Structure height: 46089 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Bridger Tower Corporation, Julie@bridgerwireless.Com, Suite 600, Addis-on, Phone: (785) 764-6682

  • Dawn L Keniley, 10621 350th Ave (Lat: 45.849944 Lon: -99.206222), Type: 129.5, Structure height: 46089 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, Fcc-Faa@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015

  • Donna Kellison, 10621 350th Ave (Lat: 45.849944 Lon: -99.206222), Type: 129.5, Structure height: 46089 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Registrant: Vb Bts, LLC, Fccsecuritization@verticalbridge.Com, Suite 200, Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 406-4015


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Long Lake, SD
  • 46.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 20.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Long Lake, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Long Lake 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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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