Summit, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 279 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.7%
 
Males: 153  (54.9%)
Females: 126  (45.1%)
Median resident age:

28.8 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57266.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,587 (it was $18,875 in 2000)
Summit:

$54,587
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,503 (it was $9,339 in 2000)

Summit town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,503 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Summit:

$86,503
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,833; detached houses: $103,356; mobile homes: $56,011

Median gross rent in 2022: $633.

March 2022 cost of living index in Summit: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.7%
(15.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 50.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.7% for American Indian residents, 83.3% for other race residents, 5.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Summit, SD (2022)
    • 22865.5%White alone
    • 7722.1%American Indian alone
    • 226.3%Two or more races
    • 154.3%Hispanic
    • 20.6%Black alone

Races in Summit detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Summit, South Dakota as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Summit is 198 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (43.0%), Norwegian (6.2%), American (3.1%), Irish (2.1%), Polish (1.6%), Scottish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/15/1897

Elevation: 1999 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 742 people per square mile   (low).

Summit, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,518 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $907 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (109.0 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (185.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (526.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Marvin, SD (2.6 miles),
Ortley, SD (2.8 miles),
Wilmot, SD (3.4 miles ),
Waubay, SD (3.6 miles ),
Corona, SD (3.7 miles),
Twin Brooks, SD (3.8 miles),
South Shore, SD (3.8 miles ),
Peever, SD (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 45.30 N, Longitude: 97.04 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Summit, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Summit, SD in 2022
Summit satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $158,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $158,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+4.5%).
Most common industries in Summit, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (15.8%)
  • Construction (11.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (16.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (14.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.6%)
  • Food (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (15.5%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Summit, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Construction laborers (7.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (17.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.7%)
  • Construction laborers (10.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.6%)
  • Child care workers (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Top executives (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.4%)

Average climate in Summit, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Summit, South Dakota average temperatures Summit, South Dakota average precipitation Summit, South Dakota humidity Summit, South Dakota wind speed Summit, South Dakota snowfall Summit, South Dakota sunshine Summit, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2002 was 13.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

13.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.67. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.67
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Summit-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the Summit town center caused $2 million in damages.

On 7/18/1983, a category F3 tornado 28.7 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Summit-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 9% 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 54.5 miles away from Summit center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 138.7 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 44.2 miles away from Summit center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 667.9 miles away from Summit center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 34.5 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 198.2 miles away from Summit center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Roberts County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Summit topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Summit:

  • WILMOT CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WILMOT, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Summit:

  • South Dakota State University (about 70 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 71 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Northern State University (about 72 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 80 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 82 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 86 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 90 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)

Public high school in Summit:

Public elementary/middle school in Summit:

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Points of interest:

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

Birthplace of: Wendell E. Dunn - Schoolteacher, Everett Dunn - Civil engineer.

Roberts 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 Summit and their reported violations in the past:

SUMMIT (Population served: 288, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-01-2014)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In OCT-20-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-31-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-29-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-17-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-21-2013)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 21 regular monitoring violations
  • 5 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.6%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Summit (2011 data):

  • Peoples State Bank: at 401 Maple St, branch established on 1927/09/12. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $55.7 mil, Deposits: $46.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Northeast Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Summit:

Marital status in Summit, SD
  • Never married: 35.6%
  • Now married: 48.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Summit:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Summit
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Summit, SD (based on Roberts County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,27617
Catholic1,5755
Evangelical Protestant1,18914
Other1632
None3,946-
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: 7
Roberts County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.08 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Here:

12.18 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

9.6%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.9%
South Dakota:

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

18.6%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

42.7%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.2%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Summit:

30.0
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Summit:

20.7%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

17.2%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Summit:

6.6
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Summit:

36.5%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

51.8%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.3%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Summit, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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$870
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$444
Water Supply 0$0 2$334
Sewerage 0$0 2$334
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$836
Totals for Government 0$0 11$2,818

Summit government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $1,137,000 ($4075.27)
    Water Utilities: $638,000 ($2286.74)
    Electric Utilities: $380,000 ($1362.01)
    Regular Highways: $72,000 ($258.06)
    Air Transportation: $68,000 ($243.73)
    Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($211.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $40,000 ($143.37)
    Financial Administration: $28,000 ($100.36)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($60.93)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($35.84)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $28,000 ($100.36)
    Other - Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($32.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $41,000 ($146.95)

Summit government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $98,000 ($351.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $52,000 ($186.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($136.20)
    Air Transportation: $13,000 ($46.59)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $462,000 ($1655.91)
    Water Utilities: $119,000 ($426.52)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $146,000 ($523.30)
    Property: $92,000 ($329.75)

Summit government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $251,000 ($899.64)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $251,000 ($899.64)

Summit government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,617,000 ($5795.70)

Strongest AM radio stations in Summit:

  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR (1480 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Summit:

  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • 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 Summit:

  • K47IC (Channel 47; MILBANK, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Summit fatal accident list:

Sep 23, 1995 11:49 PM, Main St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.3mTotal length
  • $2,661,000Total costs
  • 32,812Total average daily traffic
  • 7,175Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Summit, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 101970-1979
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Summit, SD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Summit)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

42 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Summit, SD)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: K0ZFI, Grant Date: 04/22/1995, Expiration Date: 04/22/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2007, Registrant: Alfred W Redlin, Rr 1 Box 30, Summit, SD 57266

  • Call Sign: KE0GXZ, Licensee ID: L01989041, Grant Date: 12/09/2015, Expiration Date: 12/09/2025, Certifier: Brandon N Rickard, Registrant: Brandon N Rickard, 14869 456th Ave, Summit, SD 57266

  • Call Sign: KF0KSW, Licensee ID: L02611463, Grant Date: 11/05/2022, Expiration Date: 11/05/2032, Certifier: David M Waldner, Registrant: David M Waldner, 15108 456 Ave, Summit, SD 57266


Most common first names in Summit, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John778.1 years
George779.1 years
Elmer573.0 years
Arthur586.4 years
Edward471.5 years
Clarence471.0 years
William477.0 years
Ida480.7 years
Fred486.5 years
Albert388.7 years
Most common last names in Summit, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Amdahl767.6 years
Bronson682.5 years
Hagen585.4 years
Olson573.4 years
Anderson470.0 years
Larson480.5 years
Letze480.0 years
Miller488.2 years
Quale472.5 years
Rudebusch473.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Summit, SD
  • 68.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.7%Electricity
  • 5.3%Utility gas
  • 4.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Summit, SD
  • 68.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.0%Electricity
  • 4.9%Utility gas
  • 4.9%Other fuel


Summit compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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