Raymond, South Dakota

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Population in 2021: 49 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -43.0%
Males: 21  (44.4%)
Females: 28  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

58.3 years
South Dakota median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 57258

Estimated median household income in 2021: $48,505 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Raymond:

$48,505
SD:

$66,143

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $21,949 (it was $14,660 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $26,346 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Raymond:

$26,346
SD:

$219,900

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $43,580; detached houses: $47,435; mobile homes: $26,249
March 2022 cost of living index in Raymond: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 0.0%
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  • Races in Raymond, SD (2021)
    • 3083.3%White alone
    • 513.9%Two or more races
    • 12.8%Black alone



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Raymond, South Dakota as of March 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Raymond is 31 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (75.0%), English (12.5%), Polish (12.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 1/25/1909

Elevation: 1456 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 187 people per square mile   (very low).

Raymond, South Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born (2.3% North America).

This town:

2.3%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $867 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $500 (2.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (112.4 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (228.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (557.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Doland, SD (2.8 miles ),
Clark, SD (3.2 miles ),
Turton, SD (3.5 miles),
Crocker, SD (3.9 miles),
Garden City, SD (4.2 miles),
Frankfort, SD (4.3 miles),
Conde, SD (4.3 miles),
Bradley, SD (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 44.91 N, Longitude: 97.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Raymond, SD in 2021
Distribution of house value in Raymond, SD in 2021

Raymond satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.5%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Average climate in Raymond, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Raymond-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 3% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/12/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the Raymond town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.7 miles away from the town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Raymond-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 9% 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 624.6 miles away from Raymond 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 87.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 106.1 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 95.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 155.8 miles away from Raymond 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 81.7 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 Clark County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Raymond:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - CLARK (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CLARK, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Raymond:

  • Northern State University (about 46 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 71 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 110 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 112 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 115 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 117 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 131 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Public elementary/middle school in Raymond:

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Points of interest:

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

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Raymond and their reported violations in the past:

RAYMOND (Population served: 50, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-30-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-23-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-02-2013), St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-24-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2013)
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2012, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Intentional no-action (FEB-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-27-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-28-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2013)
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 8 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

1.9 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

55.6%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Raymond:

Marital status in Raymond, SD
  • Never married: 31.0%
  • Now married: 27.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 27.8%

For population 25 years and over in Raymond:

  • High school or higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
South Dakota average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Raymond, SD (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,94514
Catholic4391
Evangelical Protestant2769
None1,031-
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: 2
Here:

5.77 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

2.88 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

2.88 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.6%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Clark County:

28.8%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Raymond:

45.2%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.7%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Raymond:

28.2
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.3%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.3%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Raymond:

6.9
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Raymond:

37.2%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Raymond:

54.7%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.8%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Raymond, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
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$450
Water Supply 0$0 1$225
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$225
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$498
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,398

Raymond government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $33,000 ($673.47)
    Water Utilities: $15,000 ($306.12)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($183.67)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($102.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($102.04)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($40.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($142.86)

Raymond government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $20,000 ($408.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($102.04)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $19,000 ($387.76)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($306.12)
    Motor Vehicle License: $7,000 ($142.86)

Strongest AM radio stations in Raymond:

  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)

Strongest FM radio stations in Raymond:

  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Raymond:

  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.4mTotal length
  • 1,084Total average daily traffic
  • 31Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,084Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11BC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4064E, N4064E, N-4064E, Serial Number: 11BC-152, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/1992
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Ralph E Hurlbert, Po Box 62, Raymond, SD 57258, Other Owners: Carol J Hurlbert

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Raymond, SD
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 28.6%Electricity
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Raymond compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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