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Miner County

Population in 2011: 15. Population change since 2000: -28.6%
Males: 7  (46.7%)
Females: 8  (53.3%)

Median resident age:  57.3 years
South Dakota median age:  40.7 years

Zip code: 57349

Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,144 (it was $6,750 in 2000)
Roswell:

$30,144
South Dakota:

$45,043
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,349

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $41,010 (it was $13,800 in 2000)
Roswell:

$41,010
South Dakota:

$126,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $36,148; Detached houses: $36,148

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Roswell: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/3/1883

Elevation: 1405 feet

Land area: 1.41 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Roswell:

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Roswell town:

  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 53.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 26.7%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
South Dakota:  1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1 (100.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $112 (1.3%)

Roswell satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (58.1 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (208.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (528.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Vilas, SD (2.2 miles) , Howard, SD (2.9 miles ), Carthage, SD (3.4 miles) , Artesian, SD (3.4 miles) , Canova, SD (3.6 miles) , Farmer, SD (4.4 miles) , Spencer, SD (4.5 miles) , Fulton, SD (4.5 miles) .

Latitude: 44.01 N, Longitude: 97.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Roswell household income distribution Roswell home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.3%
South Dakota:

4.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+10.5%).

Most common industries for males in 2005-2009 (%):



  • Wholesale trade (77%)
  • Construction (23%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Retail trade (0%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (0%)



Average climate in Roswell, South Dakota

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Tornado activity:

Roswell-area historical tornado activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.8 miles away from the Roswell town center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 tornado 19.3 miles away from the town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Roswell-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 91% 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 86.3 miles away from the city 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 41.4 miles away from Roswell center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.3 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 9.2 miles away from the city 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 35.7 miles away from Roswell center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Miner County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Roswell:

  • AVERA DESMET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; DE SMET, SD)
  • MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - CRITICAL ACCESS HOSP (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 30 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roswell:

  • South Dakota State University (about 50 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 9,084)
  • University of South Dakota (about 94 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 5,598)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 101 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 2,730)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 126 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)
  • Wayne State College (about 127 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • Northeast Community College (about 137 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • Ridgewater College (about 152 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 2,670)

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 26.8. This is about average.
City:

26.8
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 25.4. This is about average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
City:

25.4
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 5.79. This is significantly better than average. There were 12 monitors within city limits.
City:

5.79
U.S.:

9.59


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 31.8%

Average household size:
This town:  1.7 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  44.4%
Whole state:  66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Roswell 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Roswell travel time to work - commute
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2004 Presidential Election results in Miner County South Dakota:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 93.41%
Here93.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchOther
Adherents44.1%20.1%13.0%7.8%15.0%
Congregations13.3%20.0%6.7%13.3%46.7%
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: 2
Miner County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

4.05 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Here:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.9%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Miner County:

26.9%
State:

27.7%

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$15
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$45
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$10
Totals for Government 0$0 5$70


5.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,078 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.48%
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  1.18% ($22,000 average AGI)


7.07% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,493 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.07%
South Dakota average:

8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Roswell:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KORN (1490 AM; 1 kW; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roswell:

  • 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)
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KMIT (105.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KQRN (107.3 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)

TV broadcast stations around Roswell:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

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