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Irene, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 428 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.9%
 
Males: 184  (43.1%)
Females: 244  (56.9%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57037, 57073.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,823 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Irene:

$50,823
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,234 (it was $14,983 in 2000)

Irene city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,112 (it was $34,500 in 2000)
Irene:

$98,112
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $110,116; detached houses: $110,946; mobile homes: $57,562

Median gross rent in 2022: $805.

March 2022 cost of living index in Irene: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.5%
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  • Races in Irene, SD (2022)
    • 49494.3%White alone
    • 203.8%Two or more races
    • 81.5%American Indian alone

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Irene, South Dakota as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Irene is 79 to 1.


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

Ancestries: Danish (20.6%), German (16.1%), Norwegian (15.5%), Irish (12.3%), American (10.3%), Dutch (6.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1895

Elevation: 1364 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 1,773 people per square mile   (low).

Irene, South Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,650 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,034 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (37.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (139.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (490.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wakonda, SD (2.4 miles ),
Viborg, SD (2.7 miles ),
Volin, SD (3.0 miles ),
Centerville, SD (3.2 miles ),
Mission Hill, SD (3.6 miles),
Gayville, SD (3.7 miles ),
Hurley, SD (3.8 miles ),
Davis, SD (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 43.08 N, Longitude: 97.16 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $162,300
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $165,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $365,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $290,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $135,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Irene, SD residents
Average permit cost in Irene, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Irene, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.6%)
  • Educational services (18.4%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.1%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Irene, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in Irene, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Irene, South Dakota average temperatures Irene, South Dakota average precipitation Irene, South Dakota humidity Irene, South Dakota wind speed Irene, South Dakota snowfall Irene, South Dakota sunshine Irene, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.0. This is about average.

City:

62.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.10. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.10
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Irene-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Irene city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/3/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Irene-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 216% greater 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 137.2 miles away from Irene center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 187.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 680.5 miles away from Irene center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 82.3 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 44.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clay County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Irene topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Irene:

  • SUNSET MANOR AVERA HEALTH (129 CLAY ST PO BOX 25)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Irene:

  • WAKONDA HERITAGE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WAKONDA, SD)
  • PIONEER MEMORIAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; VIBORG, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CENTERVILLE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CENTERVILLE, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Irene:

  • University of South Dakota (about 24 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 39 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 59 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 59 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northeast Community College (about 73 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • South Dakota State University (about 88 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Buena Vista University (about 104 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)

Public high school in Irene:

  • IRENE - WAKONDA HIGH SCHOOL - 01 (Location: 130 E STATE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Irene:

  • IRENE - WAKONDA JR. HIGH - 04 (Location: 130 E STATE, Grades: 7-8)

Library in Irene:

  • IRENE SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,966; Location: 130 E STATE ST; 12,348 books; 60 audio materials; 45 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 27 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Irene: Irene Fire Department (A), Irene City Hall (B), Irene School/Community Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Clay 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 Irene that have no violations reported:

  • IRENE (Population served: 420, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • IRENE (Population served: 420, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • IRENE (Population served: 420, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.3%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
45 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
59 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Irene:

Marital status in Irene, SD
  • Never married: 32.2%
  • Now married: 32.5%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 25.4%

For population 25 years and over in Irene:

  • High school or higher: 89.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Irene, SD (based on Clay County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,5153
Mainline Protestant2,88711
Evangelical Protestant7828
Other2502
None6,430-
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: 2
This county:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

6.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

11.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.7%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.9%
South Dakota:

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

17.0%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Irene:

53.1%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.6%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Irene:

28.8
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.3%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Irene:

6.1%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Irene:

6.9
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Irene:

32.4%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Irene:

58.0%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

72.8%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Irene, SD Residents

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $2,582,000 ($6032.71)
    Water Utilities: $1,209,000 ($2824.77)
    Regular Highways: $234,000 ($546.73)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $256,000 ($598.13)
    Water Utilities: $178,000 ($415.89)
    Regular Highways: $60,000 ($140.19)
    Financial Administration: $56,000 ($130.84)
    Police Protection: $52,000 ($121.50)
    Local Fire Protection: $49,000 ($114.49)
    General Public Buildings: $37,000 ($86.45)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($25.70)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($16.36)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $6,000 ($14.02)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($7.01)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($2.34)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $34,000 ($79.44)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $117,000 ($273.36)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $123,000 ($287.38)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($2.34)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($16.36)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($7.01)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($4.67)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.34)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $127,000 ($296.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $255,000 ($595.79)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $126,000 ($294.39)
    Property: $121,000 ($282.71)
    Motor Vehicle License: $7,000 ($16.36)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($9.35)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($7.01)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000 ($2.34)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.34)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $851,000 ($1988.32)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $830,000 ($1939.25)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,000 ($49.07)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $647,000 ($1511.68)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $183,000 ($427.57)

Strongest AM radio stations in Irene:

  • 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)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYNT (1450 AM; 1 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Irene:

  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WNAX-FM (104.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVHT (106.3 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: CULHANE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KKYA (93.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KYBB (102.7 FM; CANTON, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/C COMPANY)
  • K220FV (91.9 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: PRAISE NETWORK, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Irene:

  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K21EN (Channel 21; YANKTON, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Irene fatal accident list:

Dec 9, 2019 09:20 PM, Alleyway, Lat: 43.083419, Lon: -97.153750, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • $2,488,000Total costs
  • 2,711Total average daily traffic
  • 370Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,861Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Irene, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Irene, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Irene)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Pump Sta 5 Sw 1/4 Sec 35 Twp 97n R55w (Lat: 43.171111 Lon: -97.317833), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WNXL796,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.212 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/2014, Expiration Date: 06/16/2024, Certifier: Michael D Williams, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • Lat: 43.112444 Lon: -97.166583, Call Sign: WQSU998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.400 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/2023, Expiration Date: 11/20/2033, Certifier: Kevin Gale, Registrant: Two Way Solutions Inc., 700 E. 3rd. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IRENE, 1.3 Mi E Of (Lat: 43.082472 Lon: -97.135306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 38.1 m, Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: WIA866,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 04/04/2019, Expiration Date: 01/03/2029, Registrant: East River Electric Power Coop, 211 Harth Ave. South, Madison, SD 57042, Phone: (605) 256-4536, Fax: (605) 256-8058, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CAMERON BALLOONS V-56 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 510UY, N510UY, N-510UY, Serial Number: 6204, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2009
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John H Gunderson, 29875 443rd Ave, Irene, SD 57037, Other Owners: Annicka K Gunderson, Andrew H Gunderson
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 5303C, N5303C, N-5303C, Serial Number: RX3349, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 08/20/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 02/22/2008
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John H Gunderson, 29875 443rd Ave, Irene, SD 57037, Other Owners: Grace Ann Schiefen
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX-7 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 2942G, N2942G, N-2942G, Serial Number: RX7-3070, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 07/24/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 11/22/1996
    Registrant (Individual): John H Gunderson, 29875 443rd Ave, Irene, SD 57037, Other Owners: Grace Ann Schiefen

Most common first names in Irene, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Clara983.9 years
John981.9 years
Marie984.6 years
Elmer878.4 years
Anna890.5 years
James772.4 years
Mary775.1 years
Ernest778.1 years
Melvin673.5 years
Mabel682.6 years
Most common last names in Irene, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2078.8 years
Jensen1676.9 years
Hansen1684.6 years
Anderson1480.1 years
Olson1485.3 years
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Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Irene, SD
  • 41.7%Electricity
  • 27.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.3%No fuel used
  • 3.0%Wood
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Irene, SD
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 21.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Irene 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 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.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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