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Beadle County

Population in July 2008: 386. Population change since 2000: -7.7%
 

Males: 193  (50.0%)
Females: 193  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  42.7 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57384.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,075 (it was $35,313 in 2000)
Wolsey:  $47,075
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,179
Wolsey:  $19,179
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $61,274 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
Wolsey:  $61,274
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $98,682; Detached houses: $76,349; Townhouses or other attached units: $64,191; Mobile homes: $102,833

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Races in Wolsey:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Wolsey: 75.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (54.3%), Norwegian (17.5%), Irish (14.6%), English (8.4%), Welsh (3.8%), United States (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 4/7/1883

Elevation: 1350 feet

Land area: 2.28 square miles.

Population density: 169 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Wolsey

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wolsey town

  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.5%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wolsey, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Wolsey to the number of sex offenders is 193 to 1.

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

Wolsey:  1.8% ($632)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
Wolsey satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (105.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (251.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (572.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Virgil, SD (2.9 miles) , Broadland, SD (2.9 miles) , Wessington, SD (3.4 miles ), Huron, SD (3.6 miles ), Hitchcock, SD (4.0 miles) , Alpena, SD (4.1 miles ), Cavour, SD (4.7 miles) , Tulare, SD (4.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $50,600
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings

Latitude: 44.41 N, Longitude: 98.47 W

Area code: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: -25 (-5.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Gasoline stations (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (13%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Food (6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)



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Average climate in Wolsey, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Wolsey-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.0 miles away from the Wolsey town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Wolsey-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 89% 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 48.2 miles away from Wolsey 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 42.5 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 18.3 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 13.0 miles away from Wolsey center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wolsey:
  • HURON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 15 miles; HURON, SD)
  • AVERA WESKOTA MEMORIAL MED CTR - CAH (about 26 miles; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD)
  • HAND COUNTY MEM HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; MILLER, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Wolsey, SD

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wolsey:
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 134 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 135 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 158 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 168 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 178 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
Public high school in Wolsey:
Public elementary/middle schools in Wolsey:
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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.1%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.7%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  9.2%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.7%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wolsey, SD



Wolsey compared to South Dakota 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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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Banks with branches in Wolsey (2009 data):
  • American Bank & Trust: Wolsey Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1962-01-22. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $251.6 mil, Deposits: $197.6 mil, headquarters in Wessington Springs, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Leackco Bank Holding Company, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School


Wolsey travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Beadle County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (59%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (14%)
  • Utility gas (11%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Wolsey

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents25.7%14.5%13.0%12.7%8.0%
Congregations5.0%7.5%10.0%12.5%12.5%
Name U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren ChurchesSalvation ArmyChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents4.6%2.9%2.4%2.3%14.0%
Congregations5.0%2.5%2.5%2.5%40.0%
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$669
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$400
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$25
Sewerage 1$1,937$23,2440$0
Totals for Government 1$1,937$23,2445$1,094



5.61% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,896 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.61%
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  0.48% ($22,310 average AGI)
from Davison County, SD  0.33% ($25,300)
from Jerauld County, SD  0.33% ($20,250)


7.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,164 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.57%
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 Minnehaha County, SD  0.93% ($25,158 average AGI)
to Davison County, SD  0.60% ($29,270)
to Brookings County, SD  0.38% ($19,087)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wolsey:
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wolsey:
  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • K217CE (91.3 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)



National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 1,815
Total average daily truck traffic: 417
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 2,757

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • James E McDonald, Near 38482 202nd Street/County Road 14, Type: Tower, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 91.1 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • Jct Us Hwy 14 & 281 4 Mi N, Call Sign: KLS656, Licensee ID: L00002012
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.1000 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/2002, Expiration Date: 04/01/2011
    Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:
  • From South Jct Of 281 & Us 14 4 Mi S 1 1/2 Mi E, Call Sign: KYL322, Licensee ID: L00099402
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.490 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/16/1996, Expiration Date: 03/06/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: John R Clouser, Rt 1 Box 79, Wolsey, SD 57384, Phone: (605) 352-8106
  • 38223 230 Th. St., Type: Bant, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQBF872
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.595 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/30/2004, Expiration Date: 09/30/2014, Certifier: Russell Jungemann
    Registrant: Sioux Falls Two Way Radio Svc. Inc., 700 E. 3rd. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: KC0DKB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01354097
    Grant Date: 02/12/2008, Expiration Date: 05/04/2018
    Registrant: Gary W Quiram, Wolsey, SD 57384-0263
  • Call Sign: N0TDA, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00521835
    Grant Date: 05/23/2002, Expiration Date: 06/23/2012, Certifier: Robert W Taken
    Registrant: Robert W Taken, Wolsey, SD 57384
  • Call Sign: W0AZJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00099402
    Grant Date: 03/14/2007, Expiration Date: 03/20/2017, Certifier: John R Clouser
    Registrant: John R Clouser, 38936 212th St, Wolsey, SD 57384
  • Call Sign: W0LWP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00198242
    Grant Date: 08/13/2004, Expiration Date: 11/09/2014, Certifier: Henry R Bartell
    Registrant: Henry R Bartell, 20380 393 Ave, Wolsey, SD 57384
  • Call Sign: WD0CBW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00277347
    Grant Date: 07/09/2004, Expiration Date: 08/29/2014
    Registrant: Mark D Brannen, 39259 Hwy 14, Wolsey, SD 57384
  • Call Sign: KC0KGE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00342292
    Grant Date: 04/02/2001, Expiration Date: 04/02/2011, Certifier: Dorothy M Clouser
    Registrant: Dorothy M Clouser, 38936 - 212th St, Wolsey, SD 57384


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172B (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: 7864X , Serial Number: 17248364, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 03/03/1961
    Registrant (Individual): Glen E Rasmussen, 441 Maple Ave, Wolsey, SD 57384

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