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Bon Homme County, South Dakota (SD)



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County population in July 2007: 7,071 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,006
Renter-occupied apartments: 629
% of renters here:  24%
State:  32%
Land area: 563 sq. mi.
Water area: 18.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 13 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

2008 cost of living index in Bon Homme County: 74.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (24.5%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (17.4%), Manufacturing (13.1%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 61%
  • Government: 18%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 19%
  • Unpaid family work: 2%

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Races in Bon Homme County, South Dakota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.3%)
  • American Indian (3.3%)
  • Black (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Males: 4,005  (55.2%)
Females: 3,255  (44.8%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $21,682
County population in 2003: 7,132
Jobs in 2003: 2,327

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Total labor force in 2004: 3,332
Unemployment rate in 2004: 3.3%

Average household size:
Bon Homme County:  2.4 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,715 ($30,644 in 1999)
This county:  $37,715
South Dakota:  $43,424

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $263 (lower quartile is $202, upper quartile is $370)
This county:  $263
State:  $436

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $89,018 (it was $52,300 in 2000)
Bon Homme County:  $89,018
South Dakota:  $118,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $43,865 - $125,131

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $107,195
Here:  $107,195
State:  $160,328

Townhouses or other attached units: $97,475
Here:  $97,475
State:  $200,700

In 2-unit structures: $118,201
Here:  $118,201
State:  $184,406

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $126,942
Here:  $126,942
State:  $114,786

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $49,702
Here:  $49,702
State:  $117,332

Mobile homes: $33,926
Here:  $33,926
State:  $34,151
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,036
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $266

Institutionalized population: 993

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2004 Presidential Election results in Bon Homme County South Dakota:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 60.5%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 37.9%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $985 (1.9%)

Bon Homme County household income distribution in 2007 Bon Homme County home values distribution


Bon Homme County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  12.9%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  5.0%
Whole state:  5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bon Homme County is $368 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $620 a month.

Cities in this county include: Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor.

Neighboring counties: Charles Mix County , Hutchinson County , Knox County, Nebraska , Yankton County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable location: Running Water (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Bon Homme County include: Immanuel Church (A), Bon Homme Church (B), Mennonite Church (C), Danzig Church (D), Saints Cyril and Mehodius Church (E), Lutheran Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Tyndall Cemetery (1), Wagner Cemetery (2), Weslyan Cemetery (3), Bohemian National Cemetery (4), Bon Homme Cemetery (5), Zion Cemetery (6), Norwegian Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Clear Lake (A), Hruska Lake (B), Pechous Lake (C), Kubal Lake (D), Meiers Lake (E), Kloucek Lake (F), Lake Henry (G), Haucks Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Silver Creek (A), Snatch Creek (B), Emanuel Creek (C), Deadman Creek (D), Bull Creek (E), Charley Creek (F), Choteau Creek (G), Coffee Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bon Homme County include: Sand Creek Recreation Area (1), Charley Creek Recreation Area (2), Tabor Recreation Area (3), Emanuel Creek Recreation Area (4), Springfield Recreation Area (5), South Bon Homme State Public Shooting Area (6), Snatch Creek Recreation Area (7), North Bon Homme State Public Shooting Area (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  5.6%
South Dakota:  4.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 96
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 79.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%

Number of foreign born residents: 54 (41% naturalized citizens)

Bon Homme County:  0.7%
Whole state:  1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 12
  • 1990 to 1994: 16
  • 1985 to 1989: 6
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 16


Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 74.1%

Bon Homme County marital status for males
Bon Homme County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,526
  • One, attached: 14
  • Two: 36
  • 3 or 4: 58
  • 5 to 9: 114
  • 10 to 19: 70
  • 20 or more: 24
  • Mobile homes: 165

Housing units in Bon Homme County with a mortgage: 497 (25 second mortgage, 20 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 794

Here:  38.5% with mortgage
State:  60.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 6,001
Total congregations: 26

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Reformed Church in America
Adherents2,438 (40.6%)750 (12.5%)511 (8.5%)471 (7.8%)447 (7.4%)
Congregations5 (19.2%)2 (7.7%)4 (15.4%)4 (15.4%)1 (3.8%)
NameNorth American Baptist ConferenceEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchHutterian BrethrenOther
Adherents431 (7.2%)361 (6.0%)263 (4.4%)200 (3.3%)129 (2.1%)
Congregations3 (11.5%)1 (3.8%)2 (7.7%)2 (7.7%)2 (7.7%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Bon Homme County - Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor

Agriculture in Bon Homme County
Average size of farms: 518 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $100095
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $97.63
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 63.97%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $95303
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 71.26%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 3.02%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $96869
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 93.53%
Average age of principal farm operators: 51 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 16.45
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 2.63%
Corn for grain: 70041 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 5393 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 90758 harvested acres
Vegetables: 8 harvested acres

Bon Homme County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 2.8 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/10/1956, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 2 people

Bon Homme County-area historical earthquake activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from Bon Homme County 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 62.9 miles away from the county center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 37.4 miles away from the county center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from Bon Homme County center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.2 miles away from the county center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.5 miles away from Bon Homme County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (28%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (27%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (24%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Other Eastern Europe (22%)
  • Mexico (17%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Laos (11%)
  • Vietnam (11%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • Canada (7%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Bon Homme County (%):



  • German (41%)
  • Czech (20%)
  • Dutch (10%)
  • United States or American (4%)
  • Norwegian (4%)
  • Irish (4%)
  • English (3%)


Bon Homme County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,103 (69%)
  • Carpooled: 313 (10%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 3 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 19 (1%)
  • Walked: 208 (7%)
  • Other means: 2 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 417 (14%)


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Bon Homme County, South Dakota
  • 769 people in state prisons
  • 148 people in nursing homes
  • 74 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 4 people in religious group quarters
  • 2 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $37,183.

5.44% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,595 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.44%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.71% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($16,952 average AGI)
1.73% relocated from other states ($9,643 average AGI)
Bon Homme County:  1.73%
South Dakota average:  3.82%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Yankton County, SD  1.29% ($27,733 average AGI)
from Minnehaha County, SD  0.60% ($19,286)


6.57% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,617 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.57%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.43% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($19,519 average AGI)
2.13% relocated to other states ($8,097 average AGI)
Bon Homme County:  2.13%
South Dakota average:  3.78%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Yankton County, SD  1.54% ($28,583 average AGI)
to Minnehaha County, SD  1.24% ($29,621)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 7.7



Births per 1000 population in Bon Homme County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.8
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.9



Deaths per 1000 population in Bon Homme County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 5.1
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Bon Homme County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,533 (1,438 aged, 95 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 28.28
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 10069.3
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 749.540
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 16829.3

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 874.840
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 832.510
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 14.11

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 38.98
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 70.55


Household type by relationship


Households: 6,259
  • In family households: 5,357 (1,632 male householders, 173 female householders)
    1,602 spouses, 1,800 children (1,632 natural, 83 adopted, 85 stepchildren), 27 grandchildren, 22 brothers or sisters, 11 parents, 33 other relatives, 57 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 902 (340 male householders (307 living alone)), 494 female householders (480 living alone)), 68 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,001 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 979 2-persons, 294 3-persons, 287 4-persons, 152 5-persons, 68 6-persons, 25 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 787 1-person, 38 2-persons, 7 3-persons, 2 5-persons.

91.6% of residents of Bon Homme County speak English at home.
0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (47% speak English very well, 31% speak English well, 22% speak English not well).
7.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (60% speak English very well, 34% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).
0.4% of residents speak other language at home (60% speak English very well, 40% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $45,583,000 ($6446 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $553,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $18,454,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $10,513,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $6,648,000
Federal grants: $7,531,000
Federal procurement contracts: $523,000 ($88,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,914,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $596,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $4,735,000
Federal Government insurance: $29,036,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 304
Here:  43 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 430
Here:  61 per 1000 residents
State:  48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +9
Here:  +1 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -43
Here:  -6 per 1000 residents
State:  -1 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Bon Homme County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.38 millions of gallons per day (47% from ground, 53% from surface)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.1
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.6
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 35
  • 1995 to 1998: 76
  • 1990 to 1994: 82
  • 1980 to 1989: 175
  • 1970 to 1979: 408
  • 1960 to 1969: 273
  • 1950 to 1959: 268
  • 1940 to 1949: 184
  • 1939 or earlier: 1,506

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Bon Homme County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 9
  • 3 rooms: 52
  • 4 rooms: 217
  • 5 rooms: 479
  • 6 rooms: 435
  • 7 rooms: 334
  • 8 rooms: 245
  • 9+ rooms: 235


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Bon Homme County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 2
  • 2 rooms: 42
  • 3 rooms: 126
  • 4 rooms: 134
  • 5 rooms: 111
  • 6 rooms: 92
  • 7 rooms: 66
  • 8 rooms: 28
  • 9+ rooms: 28


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Bon Homme County:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 57
  • 2 bedrooms: 532
  • 3 bedrooms: 850
  • 4 bedrooms: 428
  • 5+ bedrooms: 139


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Bon Homme County:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedroom: 163
  • 2 bedrooms: 218
  • 3 bedrooms: 164
  • 4 bedrooms: 69
  • 5+ bedrooms: 13


Cars and other vehicles available in Bon Homme County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 73
  • 1 vehicle: 424
  • 2 vehicles: 809
  • 3 vehicles: 460
  • 4 vehicles: 161
  • 5+ vehicles: 79


Cars and other vehicles available in Bon Homme County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 81
  • 1 vehicle: 269
  • 2 vehicles: 191
  • 3 vehicles: 64
  • 4 vehicles: 15
  • 5+ vehicles: 9


62% of Bon Homme County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 37% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 70% lived in South Dakota.

Bon Homme County:  61.9%
State average:  56.2%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 5726
  • Northeast: 64
  • Midwest: 959
  • South: 140
  • West: 303

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $26,300


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (42.6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (28.9%)
  • Electricity (17.4%)
  • Utility gas (8.5%)
  • Wood (1.9%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (39.6%)
  • Electricity (28.1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (24.8%)
  • Utility gas (6.2%)
  • Wood (1.0%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 21
Here:  2.6%
South Dakota:  8.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 39
Here:  8.3%
South Dakota:  5.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 19
Here:  26.0%
South Dakota:  17.8%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



Bon Homme County government finances in 2004:
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,366,000
    Financial Administration: $268,000
    Police Protection: $193,000
    Central Staff Services: $192,000
    Corrections - Other: $165,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $133,000
    General Public Buildings: $93,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $29,000
    Health Services - Other: $27,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $24,000
    Welfare - Other: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $32,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $33,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,360,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $133,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,111,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $447,000
    NEC: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $969,000


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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Bon Homme County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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