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Roberts County

Population in July 2008: 225. Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 

Males: 105  (46.8%)
Females: 120  (53.2%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57255.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $29,467 (it was $20,909 in 2000)
New Effington:  $29,467
South Dakota:  $46,032

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $23,737

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $39,411 (it was $21,700 in 2000)
New Effington:  $39,411
South Dakota:  $126,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $46,635; Detached houses: $44,280; Mobile homes: $28,750

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Races in New Effington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (73.0%)
  • American Indian (27.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in New Effington: 70.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.0%), Norwegian (27.0%), Swedish (6.0%), Irish (4.7%), English (4.3%), Dutch (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/7/1914

Elevation: 1108 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 859 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in New Effington

  • High school or higher: 60.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in New Effington town

  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.2%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.3%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in New Effington, South Dakota in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in New Effington to the number of sex offenders is 75 to 1.

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

New Effington:  1.4% ($296)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
New Effington satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (70.4 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (187.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (537.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Claire City, SD (3.0 miles) , Rosholt, SD (3.0 miles ), Sisseton, SD (3.8 miles ), Hankinson, ND (3.9 miles ), White Rock, SD (4.2 miles) , Veblen, SD (4.2 miles ), Browns Valley, MN (4.3 miles ), Lidgerwood, ND (4.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $32,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $46,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $29,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $41,400
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $138,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $138,000

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 96.92 W

Area code: 605

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Crime in New Effington by Year
Type 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008
Murders 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Thefts 10000
    per 100,000 431.00.00.00.00.0
Auto thefts 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 17.20.00.00.00.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  4.44
US city average:  3.00


Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+6.4%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (31%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (11%)
  • Radio, TV, and computer stores (9%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (23%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Finance and insurance (15%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Construction (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (17%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Customer service representatives (6%)
  • Financial managers (4%)



Average climate in New Effington, South Dakota

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New Effington-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1952, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the New Effington town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1964, a category 3 tornado 20.4 miles away from the town center injured 11 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


New Effington-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 91% 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 44.3 miles away from New Effington center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 32.7 miles away from the 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 5.4 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 New Effington:
  • COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSP (about 15 miles; SISSETON, SD)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; SISSETON, SD)
  • WHEATON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; WHEATON, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in New Effington, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Effington:
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 33 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 75 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 75 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 76 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 104 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 107 miles; WILLMAR, MN; FT enrollment: 2,711)
Public elementary/middle schools in New Effington:
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Hotel: Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel (16849 102nd Street Southeast).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  57.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.9%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  22.1%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  11.3%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in New Effington, SD



New Effington compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • 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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Banks with branches in New Effington (2009 data):
  • Dacotah Bank: New Effington Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1978-12-18. Info updated 2007-08-07: Bank assets: $1,585.2 mil, Deposits: $1,375.1 mil, headquarters in Aberdeen, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: Dacotah Banks, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Roberts County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (38%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (36%)
  • Electricity (25%)


Religion statistics for New Effington

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 72.83%
Here72.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal Church
Adherents36.1%28.1%9.7%7.1%5.2%
Congregations27.0%13.5%10.8%13.5%5.4%
NameAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian and Missionary AllianceAssociation of Free Lutheran Congregations-Number of AdherentsOther
Adherents4.1%2.8%2.5%2.0%2.4%
Congregations8.1%5.4%8.1%386.5%-378.4%
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$816
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$157
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,632$19,5840$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$332
Sewerage 0$0 1$369
Water Supply 0$0 1$369
Totals for Government 1$1,632$19,5847$2,043



New Effington government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $28,000
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $72,000
    Solid Waste Management: $20,000
    Water Utilities: $16,000
    Sewerage: $14,000
    Police Protection: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $56,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $48,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $39,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $54,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $9,000
    Water Utilities: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $37,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $211,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $17,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $54,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $25,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $74,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,000

5.65% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,118 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.65%
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 Grant County, SD  0.44% ($56,500 average AGI)
from Codington County, SD  0.42% ($18,933)
from Marshall County, SD  0.39% ($22,714)


6.22% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,863 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.22%
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 Codington County, SD  0.72% ($31,731 average AGI)
to Minnehaha County, SD  0.50% ($16,944)
to Cass County, ND  0.36% ($32,846)


Strongest AM radio stations in New Effington:
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • 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)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Effington:
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC)

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


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: W0MDD, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 12/18/1997, Expiration Date: 12/18/2007
    Registrant: John B Ohnstad, Rr 1 Box 80, New Effington, SD 57255-9744



New Effington on our top lists:
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