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Marshall County

Population in July 2008: 254. Population change since 2000: -9.6%
 

Males: 118  (46.6%)
Females: 136  (53.4%)

Median resident age:  45.3 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57270.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,773 (it was $18,583 in 2000)
Veblen:  $24,773
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,144
Veblen:  $16,144
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $40,509 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Veblen:  $40,509
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $50,366; Detached houses: $47,926; In 2-unit structures: $187,456; Mobile homes: $28,214

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Races in Veblen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.1%)
  • American Indian (16.0%)
  • Hispanic (2.8%)
  • Other race (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Veblen: 69.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Norwegian (56.6%), German (23.5%), Swedish (7.5%), Czech (6.0%), Danish (3.9%), French (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 6/6/1900

Elevation: 1270 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 828 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Veblen

  • High school or higher: 54.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Veblen city

  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 53.6%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 14.7%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

3 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Veblen, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Veblen to the number of sex offenders is 127 to 1.

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

Veblen:  1.5% ($359)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
Veblen satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (73.4 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (204.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (553.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Claire City, SD (3.0 miles) , Lake City, SD (3.4 miles) , Cayuga, ND (3.9 miles) , Lidgerwood, ND (4.0 miles ), Rutland, ND (4.1 miles ), Havana, ND (4.1 miles) , New Effington, SD (4.2 miles ), Sisseton, SD (4.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 97.29 W

Area code: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -40 (-12.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (26%)
  • Machinery (12%)
  • Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (15%)
  • Social assistance (13%)
  • U. S. Postal service (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Health care (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (21%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (12%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (12%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (5%)



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Average climate in Veblen, South Dakota

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Veblen-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.7 miles away from the Veblen city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1952, a category 3 tornado 21.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Veblen-area historical earthquake activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 93% 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 61.6 miles away from Veblen center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 49.7 miles away from the city center
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 21.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Veblen:
  • COTEAU DES PRAIRIES HOSP (about 18 miles; SISSETON, SD)
  • PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; SISSETON, SD)
  • MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER-CAH (about 22 miles; BRITTON, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Veblen, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Veblen:
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 44 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; FT enrollment: 2,356)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 77 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 81 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 81 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 107 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 123 miles; WILLMAR, MN; FT enrollment: 2,711)
Public high school in Veblen:
Public elementary/middle schools in Veblen:
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Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  51.8%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.3%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  29.7%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.7%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Veblen, SD



Veblen compared to South Dakota state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly 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 significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Veblen travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Marshall County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (45%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (28%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Veblen

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchUnited Methodist Church
Adherents45.5%23.2%11.2%6.3%5.1%
Congregations27.3%18.2%18.2%4.5%4.5%
NameHutterian BrethrenEvangelical Free Church of AmericaReformed Church in AmericaAssociation of Free Lutheran Congregations-Number of AdherentsOther religions
Adherents2.3%2.1%1.8%0.9%1.6%
Congregations4.5%4.5%4.5%177.3%-163.6%
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.


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$924
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$100
Sewerage 1$2,000$24,0000$0
Totals for Government 1$2,000$24,0008$1,024



Veblen government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $40,000
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $114,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $77,000
    Regular Highways: $29,000
    Sewerage: $21,000
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000
    Police Protection: $12,000
    Financial Administration: $10,000
    Fire Protection: $8,000
    General - Other: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $27,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $256,000
    Other NEC: $101,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $114,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $255,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $14,000
    Water Utilities: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $96,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $2,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $25,000
    Total General Sales: $17,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $30,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $0

5.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,177 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.92%
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 Roberts County, SD  0.68% ($31,727 average AGI)


6.50% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,217 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.50%
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 Brown County, SD  0.86% ($24,643 average AGI)
to Roberts County, SD  0.86% ($22,714)


Strongest AM radio stations in Veblen:
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Veblen:
  • 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)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Veblen:
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Se 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Sec 8 Labelle Twp 128 N R 54 W 7 Mi W 1 Mi N, Call Sign: WGN845, Licensee ID: L00001677
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/20/2005, Expiration Date: 01/02/2016
    Registrant: Otter Tail Power Co, 215 S Cascade St, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, Phone: (218) 739-8531


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7018T , Serial Number: 46618, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Jorden D Hill, Po Box 137, Veblen, SD 57270

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