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McCook County

Population in July 2008: 450. Population change since 2000: -2.2%
 

Males: 211  (47.0%)
Females: 239  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  36.3 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57048.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,659 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Montrose:  $41,659
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,403
Montrose:  $20,403
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $98,549 (it was $57,900 in 2000)
Montrose:  $98,549
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $118,530; Detached houses: $127,856; Mobile homes: $28,438; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $27,500

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Races in Montrose:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Montrose: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (48.7%), Irish (24.8%), Norwegian (12.4%), United States (7.2%), Dutch (4.1%), Danish (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1480 feet

Land area: 0.41 square miles.

Population density: 1109 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Montrose

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Montrose city

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 51.6%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

11 residents are foreign born (2.4% Latin America).

This city:  2.4%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Montrose, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Montrose to the number of sex offenders is 450 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

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

Montrose:  1.9% ($1,103)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
Montrose satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (25.4 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (179.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (499.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Humboldt, SD (2.6 miles ), Canistota, SD (3.0 miles ), Salem, SD (3.2 miles ), Hartford, SD (3.6 miles ), Colton, SD (3.8 miles ), Monroe, SD (3.8 miles) , Dolton, SD (4.2 miles) , Bridgewater, SD (4.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 4 buildings, average cost: $89,500
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,700
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $229,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.70 N, Longitude: 97.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Montrose household income distribution Montrose home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+9.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Personal and laundry services (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Crime in Montrose (2003):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 3 assaults (641.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 burglary (213.7 per 100,000)
  • 9 thefts (1923.1 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 220.1 (higher means more crime, US average = 321.8)

Average climate in Montrose, South Dakota

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Montrose-area historical tornado activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.2 miles away from the Montrose city center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category 4 tornado 13.3 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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

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 64.6 miles away from Montrose center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 31.5 miles away from Montrose center
On 7/26/2002 at 08:32:17, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Montrose:
  • AVERA MCKENNAN HOSP&UNIVERSITY HLTH CT (about 20 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • SIOUX VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; MADISON, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Montrose, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Montrose:
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 63 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 102 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 103 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 124 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 126 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
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Public elementary/middle schools in Montrose:
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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.2%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.8%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Montrose, SD



Montrose compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • 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 Montrose (2009 data):
  • Security State Bank: Montrose Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1977-03-09. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $61.3 mil, Deposits: $53.1 mil, headquarters in Alexandria, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices



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Montrose travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in McCook County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (70%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)


Religion statistics for Montrose

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchBaptist General Conference
Adherents41.0%17.5%12.4%7.1%6.2%
Congregations12.0%16.0%12.0%12.0%8.0%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Mennonite Church USAHutterian BrethrenChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents5.4%4.4%2.0%1.2%2.7%
Congregations12.0%8.0%4.0%4.0%12.0%
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 1$2,083$24,9961$162
Streets and Highways 1$2,134$25,6080$0
Other and Unallocable 1$1,771$21,2528$3,642
Totals for Government 3$5,988$23,9529$3,804



6.18% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,869 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.18%
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  2.00% ($33,238 average AGI)


8.07% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,705 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.07%
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  2.75% ($30,237 average AGI)
to Lake County, SD  0.47% ($33,200)


Strongest AM radio stations in Montrose:
  • 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)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Montrose:
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KJAM-FM (103.1 FM; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KRRO (103.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KSQB-FM (95.7 FM; DELL RAPIDS, SD; Owner: L A RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Montrose:
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K34DR (Channel 34; HUMBOLDT, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K43GX (Channel 43; MADISON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K56GF (Channel 56; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


Montrose fatal accident list:
Nov 26, 2006 11:04 AM, 1st St, State St, Lat: 43.703383, Lon: -97.183739, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total costs: $12,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,525
Total average daily truck traffic: 109
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 1,861

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Jerri L Janjua, Nw Of Hawk And Deer Dr., Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • 8 Mi N, Type: Tower, Structure height: 110 m, Overall height: 111 m
    Registrant: Young Broadcasting Of Sioux Falls Inc Dba , 501 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57102, Phone: (605) 336-1100
  • Dennis J LaCoursiere, 5 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 64 m, Overall height: 66 m
    Registrant: Golden West Telecommunications, 525 East 4th Street, Dell Rapids, SD 57022, Phone: (605) 428-5421

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KB0ACO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00527072
    Grant Date: 06/04/2002, Expiration Date: 06/23/2012, Certifier: Dean B Ruedebusch
    Registrant: Dean B Ruedebusch, 45007 Sd Hwy 38, Montrose, SD 57048-5719

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