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Brule County

Population in 2011: 286. Population change since 2000: -0.3%
 

Males: 143  (50.2%)
Females: 143  (49.8%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
South Dakota median age:  40.7 years

Zip codes: 57370.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,854 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Pukwana:

$34,854
South Dakota:

$45,043
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,555

Pukwana town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $77,754 (it was $40,900 in 2000)
Pukwana:

$77,754
South Dakota:

$126,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $68,606; Detached houses: $80,867; In 2-unit structures: $36,296; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $120,988; Mobile homes: $38,649

Median gross rent in 2009: $436.

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  • White alone - 223 (78.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 24 (8.4%)
  • Two or more races - 24 (8.4%)
  • Hispanic - 12 (4.2%)
  • Asian alone - 2 (0.7%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Pukwana: 77.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (42.5%), Irish (17.4%), Czech (13.2%), Norwegian (8.7%), English (6.6%), Danish (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1549 feet

Land area: 0.78 square miles.

Population density: 368 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Pukwana:

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 11.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Pukwana town:

  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 56.4%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Pukwana, South Dakota as of May 18, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Pukwana to the number of sex offenders is 95 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $860 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $550 (0.9%)
Pukwana satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (123.8 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (237.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (598.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Chamberlain, SD (2.7 miles ), Oacoma, SD (3.2 miles ), Kimball, SD (3.4 miles ), Reliance, SD (4.7 miles ), Fort Thompson, SD (4.8 miles ), White Lake, SD (4.9 miles ), Hamill, SD (5.3 miles) , Lower Brule, SD (5.3 miles ).

Latitude: 43.78 N, Longitude: 99.18 W

Area code: 605

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.2%
South Dakota:

4.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+6.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (21%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (10%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Educational services (24%)
  • Health care and social assistance (21%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Electricians (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)

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Average climate in Pukwana, South Dakota

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Tornado activity:

Pukwana-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 40% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.9 miles away from the Pukwana town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Pukwana-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 32.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.4 miles away from Pukwana 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 35.5 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 38.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.2 miles away from Pukwana 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 62.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Brule County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Pukwana:

  • SANFORD MID-DAKOTA HOSPITAL - CAH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; CHAMBERLAIN, SD)
  • AVERA WESKOTA MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - CAH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 34 miles away; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD)
  • PLATTE HEALTH CENTER - CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 40 miles away; PLATTE, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Pukwana, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pukwana:

  • South Dakota State University (about 125 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 9,084)
  • University of South Dakota (about 133 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • Northeast Community College (about 151 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • Wayne State College (about 153 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 170 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 177 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 2,730)
  • Central Community College (about 205 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 2,632)

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Notable locations in Pukwana: Pukwana City Hall (A), Pukwana Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Anthony Cemetery (1), Community Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Pukwana: Jorgensen State Wildlife Refuge (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Brule 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: 10.4%
(8.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.9% for American Indian residents, 25.0% for two or more races residents)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  60.9%
Whole state:  66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.6%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Pukwana, SD


Pukwana compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Pukwana travel time to work - commute
Pukwana mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (71%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (18%)
  • Electricity (11%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Brule County South Dakota:


2008 Presidential Election results in Brule County South Dakota:
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Religion statistics for Pukwana (based on Brule County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 83.22%
Here83.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssociation of Free Lutheran Congregations
Adherents47.2%12.6%12.3%9.7%5.0%
Congregations17.6%5.9%5.9%11.8%11.8%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchBaptist General ConferenceEpiscopal ChurchHutterian BrethrenOther
Adherents2.6%2.4%2.3%2.2%3.8%
Congregations11.8%5.9%5.9%5.9%17.6%
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
Brule County:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Brule County:

15.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

13.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.6%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Brule County:

28.6%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.5%
State:

14.9%

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$728
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$83
Water Supply 1$2,266$27,1920$0
Totals for Government 1$2,266$27,1924$811


8.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,062 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.40%
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  0.81% ($30,571 average AGI)
from Davison County, SD  0.70% ($15,833)
from Lyman County, SD  0.64% ($35,818)


8.77% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,158 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.77%
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 Davison County, SD  1.04% ($36,444 average AGI)
to Minnehaha County, SD  1.04% ($21,222)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pukwana:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pukwana:

  • KTSD-FM (91.1 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPLO-FM (94.5 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pukwana:

  • KTSD-TV (Channel 10; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPLO-TV (Channel 6; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • From Jct I90 & Sd 50 .8 Km Nw (Lat: 43.773056 Lon: -99.175083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPIX487
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/21/1997, Expiration Date: 10/21/2007, Cancellation Date: 12/08/2007, Certifier: Rick Gustad
    Registrant: Lao, 1270 Fairfield Rd Ste 13, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Fax: (717) 337-9157

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 43.775222 Lon: -99.180083, Call Sign: WQEA473
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.580 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/13/2005, Expiration Date: 12/13/2015, Certifier: Eric J Kroupa
    Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc, 5606-C Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 422AR , Serial Number: 2131, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 01/12/2001
    Registrant (Individual): John H Daly, 34662 236th St, Pukwana, SD 57370
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7834H , Serial Number: 12-734, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/22/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Todd M Priebe, 25147 Sd Highway 50, Pukwana, SD 57370



Most common first names in Pukwana, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William872.5 years
Florence485.8 years
Mary484.5 years
James475.8 years
Margaret470.5 years
Frank472.5 years
Raymond473.0 years
Clarence372.0 years
Grace380.3 years
Evelyn382.7 years
Most common last names in Pukwana, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Andera783.4 years
Houska781.3 years
Bely668.8 years
Sharping670.5 years
Larson586.4 years
Pazour578.0 years
Priebe561.0 years
Ashley477.7 years
Fleury461.3 years
Ketelhut477.5 years

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