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Bon Homme County

Population in July 2008: 790. Population change since 2000: -11.3%
 

Males: 360  (45.7%)
Females: 430  (54.3%)

Median resident age:  50.7 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57059.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,638 (it was $28,984 in 2000)
Scotland:  $38,638
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,663
Scotland:  $20,663
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $59,061 (it was $34,700 in 2000)
Scotland:  $59,061
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $73,376; Detached houses: $73,959; Mobile homes: $28,846

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Races in Scotland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Scotland: 73.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Latest news from Scotland, SD collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: German (57.1%), Czech (10.2%), Norwegian (8.0%), English (7.2%), Irish (5.3%), United States (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 3/13/1885

Elevation: 1348 feet

Land area: 0.84 square miles.

Population density: 937 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Scotland

  • High school or higher: 73.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Scotland city

  • Never married: 13.1%
  • Now married: 65.1%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Scotland, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Scotland to the number of sex offenders is 263 to 1.

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

Scotland:  2.7% ($941)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
Scotland satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (56.4 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (157.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (519.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Kaylor, SD (2.6 miles) , Olivet, SD (2.6 miles) , Menno, SD (3.1 miles ), Lesterville, SD (3.2 miles) , Tyndall, SD (3.6 miles ), Tripp, SD (3.7 miles ), Tabor, SD (3.8 miles ), Utica, SD (4.0 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $68,900
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $240,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.15 N, Longitude: 97.72 W

Area code: 605

Scotland household income distribution Scotland home values distribution

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Population change in the 1990s: -84 (-8.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (34%)
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Personal and laundry services (5%)
  • Computer and electronic products (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)



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Crime in Scotland by Year
Type 2003 2006 2007
Murders 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Rapes 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Robberies 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Assaults 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Burglaries 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Thefts 200
    per 100,000 232.80.00.0
Auto thefts 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Arson 000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 9.30.00.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.27
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Scotland, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Scotland-area historical tornado activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 142% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Scotland city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/18/1954, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Scotland-area historical earthquake activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.2 miles away from Scotland 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 58.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.9 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 93.0 miles away from Scotland center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.5 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 64.8 miles away from Scotland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Scotland topographic map

Hospital/medical center in Scotland:
  • LANDMANN-JUNGMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CAH (600 BILLARS)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Scotland:
  • ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL - CAH (about 14 miles; TYNDALL, SD)
  • FREEMAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-CAH (about 18 miles; FREEMAN, SD)
  • AVERA ST BENEDICT HEALTH CENTER (about 20 miles; PARKSTON, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Scotland, SD

Airports located in Scotland:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Scotland:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 46 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 74 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 90 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 133 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 134 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
Public high school in Scotland:
Public elementary/middle schools in Scotland:
See full list of schools located in Scotland

Library in Scotland:
  • SCOTLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,641; Location: 711 4TH ST; 6,672 books; 182 audio materials; 280 video materials; 41 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.5%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.4%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Scotland, SD


45 people in nursing homes


Scotland compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Scotland (2009 data):
  • The Farmers and Merchants State Bank: The Farmers And Merchants State Bank at Main Street, branch established on 1934-03-06. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $22.5 mil, Deposits: $20.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Scotland Holding Company



Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Scotland travel time to work
Scotland mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Bon Homme County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (46%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (29%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)


Religion statistics for Scotland

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Reformed Church in America
Adherents40.6%12.5%8.5%7.8%7.4%
Congregations19.2%7.7%15.4%15.4%3.8%
NameNorth American Baptist ConferenceEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchHutterian BrethrenOther religions
Adherents7.2%6.0%4.4%3.3%2.1%
Congregations11.5%3.8%7.7%7.7%7.7%
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.


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$2,128$25,5360$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,210$38,5200$0
Police - Other 0$0 1$888
Streets and Highways 2$4,428$26,5680$0
Local Libraries 0$0 3$646
Totals for Government 4$9,766$29,2984$1,534



Scotland government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $74,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $149,000
    Sewerage: $87,000
    Regular Highways: $83,000
    Financial Administration: $52,000
    Police Protection: $48,000
    General - Other: $42,000
    Parks & Recreation: $27,000
    Libraries: $12,000
    Fire Protection: $10,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $4,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $21,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $438,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $372,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $66,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $19,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $11,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $76,000
    Water Utilities: $33,000
    Libraries: $16,000
    Parks & Recreation: $6,000
    General - Other: $5,000
    Sewerage: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $281,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $201,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $133,000
  • Tax - Property: $230,000
    Total General Sales: $99,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $143,000

5.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,595 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.44%
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 Yankton County, SD  1.29% ($27,733 average AGI)
from Minnehaha County, SD  0.60% ($19,286)


6.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,617 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.57%
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 Yankton County, SD  1.54% ($28,583 average AGI)
to Minnehaha County, SD  1.24% ($29,621)


Strongest AM radio stations in Scotland:
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KYNT (1450 AM; 1 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Scotland:
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • K220FV (91.9 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: PRAISE NETWORK, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Scotland:
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K50FH (Channel 50; WAGNER, SD; Owner: SD BD.OF DIRECTORS EDUC'L.TELLCOMM.)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total costs: $450,000
Total average daily traffic: 788
Total average daily truck traffic: 70
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 1,137

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • James E McDonald, Sw 1/4, Sec 28, Twnshp 97, Range 56 W Of 5th Pm, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 149.1 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 908-8555, Email:
  • Stephanie I Jones, 29365 South Dakota Hwy 25, Type: Tower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 93 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy # 150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Scotland, SD)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KB0TLB, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/24/1995, Expiration Date: 07/24/2005, Cancelation Date: 07/25/2007
    Registrant: Gayle D Dunn, Scotland, SD 57059
  • Call Sign: KC0VWU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01116589
    Grant Date: 02/09/2006, Expiration Date: 02/09/2016, Certifier: Richard Struck
    Registrant: Richard Struck, Scotland, SD 57059


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T188C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4911J , Serial Number: T18803778T, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 03/02/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Richard M Hall, 42508 Maxwell Rd, Scotland, SD 57059
  • Aircraft: PICCARD AX-6 (Balloon, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (None)
    N-Number: 80DP , Serial Number: 727, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1974
    Registrant (Individual): Kathie Preheim, Rr 2 Po Box 49, Scotland, SD 57059
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A188 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 96 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 926LT , Serial Number: 188-0347, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 04/26/1963
    Registrant (Individual): Richard M Hall, 42508 Maxwell Rd, Scotland, SD 57059

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