Turton, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 54 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.5%
Males: 32  (61.0%)
Females: 22  (39.0%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57477

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,888 (it was $23,929 in 2000)
Turton:

$56,888
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,236 (it was $18,519 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,713 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Turton:

$83,713
SD:

$245,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Turton: 73.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%

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Ancestries: Norwegian (43.7%), German (25.0%), American (12.5%), Irish (12.5%), Polish (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/3/1905

Elevation: 1320 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 148 people per square mile   (very low).

Turton, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Turton town:

3.5% ($620)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (124.5 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (236.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (567.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Conde, SD (2.7 miles),
Doland, SD (3.3 miles ),
Raymond, SD (3.5 miles),
Verdon, SD (3.7 miles),
Brentford, SD (3.7 miles),
Crocker, SD (4.0 miles),
Frankfort, SD (4.0 miles),
Ferney, SD (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 45.05 N, Longitude: 98.10 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Turton, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Turton, SD in 2022

Turton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Turton, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Turton-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 4% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/12/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.4 miles away from the Turton town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 tornado 24.1 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Turton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 616.6 miles away from Turton center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 86.7 miles away from Turton center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 108.7 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 97.7 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 162.7 miles away from the city 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 88.8 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 Spink County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 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).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Turton:

  • Northern State University (about 34 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 82 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 112 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 122 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 122 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 126 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 130 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Points of interest:

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

Spink County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

1.9 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Turton (2011 data):

  • The Farmers State Bank of Turton: The Farmers State Bank Of Turton at 123 E. Center St., branch established on 1915/08/13. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $22.6 mil, Deposits: $19.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Turton:

Marital status in Turton, SD
  • Never married: 2.7%
  • Now married: 66.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 25.2%

For population 25 years and over in Turton:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 44.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Turton, SD (based on Spink County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1526
Mainline Protestant2,05811
Evangelical Protestant40810
Other--
None1,797-
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
Spink County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Spink County:

5.96 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

8.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Spink County:

8.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.3%
State:

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

20.5%
State:

14.9%
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
Sewerage 0$0 1$298
Financial Administration 0$0 2$104
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$834
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,235

Turton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $14,000 ($259.26)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $18,000 ($333.33)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($92.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($74.07)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($37.04)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($111.11)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $32,000 ($592.59)

Turton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($92.59)
  • Tax - Property: $32,000 ($592.59)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($74.07)

Turton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $212,000 ($3925.93)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $158,000 ($2925.93)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $54,000 ($1000.00)

Turton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($740.74)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $190,000 ($3518.52)

Strongest AM radio stations in Turton:

  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • 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)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KQKD (1380 AM; 0 kW; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Turton:

  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Turton:

  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 23.0mTotal length
  • $1,262,000Total costs
  • 2,713Total average daily traffic
  • 533Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,536Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Turton, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 61950-1959
  • 21960-1969
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Turton, SD

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • DOLAND BOOSTER, Doland Booster - Sr37 And Cr12 Intersection (Lat: 45.052750 Lon: -98.105083), Type: Upole, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQHB627,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2017, Expiration Date: 06/20/2027, Certifier: John Gibbs, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AIRCOUPE F-1A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3043G, N3043G, N-3043G, Serial Number: 5743, Airworthiness Date: 04/07/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 11/16/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas S Lowell, 15937 403rd Ave, Turton, SD 57477

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Turton, SD
  • 77.3%Utility gas
  • 22.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Turton, SD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Turton 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.
  • Renting percentage 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 above state average.
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