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Corson County, South Dakota (SD)



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County population in July 2007: 4,205 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 752
Renter-occupied apartments: 519
% of renters here:  41%
State:  32%
Land area: 2473 sq. mi.
Water area: 56.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 2 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Corson County: 70.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (30.6%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (21.6%), Public administration (10.4%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 45%
  • Government: 37%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 16%
  • Unpaid family work: 2%

Corson County, South Dakota business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Corson County, South Dakota:

  • American Indian (62.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (37.1%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  28.3 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Males: 2,111  (50.5%)
Females: 2,070  (49.5%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $21,263
County population in 2003: 4,303
Jobs in 2003: 952

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Total labor force in 2004: 1,439
Unemployment rate in 2004: 6.2%

Average household size:
Corson County:  3.3 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $25,420 ($20,654 in 1999)
This county:  $25,420
South Dakota:  $43,424

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $170 (lower quartile is $129, upper quartile is $276)
This county:  $170
State:  $436

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $38,296 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Corson County:  $38,296
South Dakota:  $118,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $16,245 - $84,698

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $73,524
Here:  $73,524
State:  $160,328

Townhouses or other attached units: $17,118
Here:  $17,118
State:  $200,700

In 2-unit structures: $12,497
Here:  $12,497
State:  $184,406

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $12,311
Here:  $12,311
State:  $117,332

Mobile homes: $15,532
Here:  $15,532
State:  $34,151
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $850
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $179


Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 1
  • Burglaries: 6
  • Thefts: 9
  • Auto thefts: 0

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Corson County, SD map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Corson County South Dakota:


Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 56.4%
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 41.8%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $452 (2.0%)

Corson County household income distribution in 2007 Corson County home values distribution


Corson County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  41.0%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  21.9%
Whole state:  5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Corson County is $379 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $648 a month.

Cities in this county include: McLaughlin, Little Eagle, Bullhead, McIntosh, Morristown.

Neighboring counties: Adams County, North Dakota , Campbell County , Emmons County, North Dakota , Dewey County , Sioux County, North Dakota , Perkins County , Walworth County , Ziebach County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Corson County: Black Horse Arena (A), Sakakawea Monument (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Corson County include: Little Oak Creek Church (A), Holy Spirit Church (B), Brown Church (C), Saint Thomas Church (D), Saint Pauls Church (E), Good Shepherd Church (F), Saint Elizabeth Mission Home (G), Saint Benedict Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Long Hill Cemetery (1), McIntosh Cemetery (2), Protestant Cemetery (3), Sacred Heart Cemetery (4), Saint Bedes Cemetery (5), Saint Lukes Cemetery (6), Saint Thomas Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Spring Lake (A), Dogeagle Lake (B), Morristown East Lake (C), Morristown Lake (D), Mallard Lake (E), Tatanka Lake (F), Trail City Railroad Lake (G), McIntosh Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Joe Bush Creek (A), Iron Dog Creek (B), Second Creek (C), Mad Bear Creek (D), Smelser Creek (E), Snake Creek (F), Soldier Creek (G), Fisher Creek (H), First Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Corson County include: Leavenworth Monument (1), Indian Memorial Recreation Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  5.9%
South Dakota:  4.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 116
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 76.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%

Number of foreign born residents: 12 (50% naturalized citizens)

Corson County:  0.3%
Whole state:  1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 4
  • 1990 to 1994: 4
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 2
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 2


Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 70.2%

Corson County marital status for males
Corson County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,229
  • One, attached: 34
  • Two: 27
  • 3 or 4: 23
  • 5 to 9: 12
  • 10 to 19: 2
  • Mobile homes: 205
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 4

Housing units in Corson County with a mortgage: 110 (0 second mortgage, 2 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 294

Here:  27.2% with mortgage
State:  60.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 3,766
Total congregations: 28

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of GodEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents1,853 (49.2%)779 (20.7%)271 (7.2%)269 (7.1%)594 (15.8%)
Congregations7 (25.0%)6 (21.4%)3 (10.7%)2 (7.1%)10 (35.7%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Corson County - McLaughlin, Little Eagle, Bullhead, McIntosh, Morristown

Agriculture in Corson County
Average size of farms: 4038 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $109330
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $38.21
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: 89.38%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $99111
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 7.53%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.63%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $102886
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.76%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 5.29
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.38%
Corn for grain: 6827 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 23714 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 1140 harvested acres

Corson County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 6.4 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/29/1953, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Magnitude types:



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (33%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Health care (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (28%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (25%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Carpenters (3%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3%)
  • Top executives (3%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (14%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)

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



  • Germany (33%)
  • Japan (17%)
  • Other Eastern Asia (17%)
  • Philippines (17%)
  • Canada (17%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Corson County (%):



  • German (27%)
  • Irish (3%)
  • Norwegian (2%)
  • English (1%)
  • United States or American (1%)
  • Russian (1%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)


Corson County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 682 (56%)
  • Carpooled: 137 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 15 (1%)
  • Bicycle: 3 (0%)
  • Walked: 225 (18%)
  • Other means: 30 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 127 (10%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


3 people in other group homes

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $30,011.

8.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($21,318 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.34%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.36% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($12,205 average AGI)
3.98% relocated from other states ($9,114 average AGI)
Corson County:  3.98%
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 Sioux County, ND  1.33% ($22,857 average AGI)
from Walworth County, SD  1.23% ($18,923)


10.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($21,474 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.55%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.55% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($10,816 average AGI)
5.00% relocated to other states ($10,658 average AGI)
Corson County:  5.00%
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 Walworth County, SD  2.04% ($20,500 average AGI)
to Sioux County, ND  1.20% ($18,231)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 19.5
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 20.5



Births per 1000 population in Corson County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.0



Deaths per 1000 population in Corson County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 12.9
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 8.1



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Corson County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 976 (862 aged, 114 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 31%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 27%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 2084.290
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1099.400
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 22.9

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 22.9

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1


Household type by relationship


Households: 4,178
  • In family households: 3,807 (605 male householders, 357 female householders)
    613 spouses, 1,495 children (1,398 natural, 48 adopted, 49 stepchildren), 346 grandchildren, 40 brothers or sisters, 22 parents, 155 other relatives, 174 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 371 (195 male householders (166 living alone)), 123 female householders (112 living alone)), 53 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 3 (0 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 309 2-persons, 166 3-persons, 181 4-persons, 113 5-persons, 53 6-persons, 140 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 278 1-person, 32 2-persons, 5 3-persons, 3 7-or-more-persons.

84.7% of residents of Corson County speak English at home.
0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (90% speak English very well, 10% speak English well).
2.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (85% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 2% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (50% speak English very well, 25% speak English well, 25% speak English not well).
12.2% of residents speak other language at home (74% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $46,997,000 ($10750 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $51,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $12,781,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $6,587,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $7,638,000
Federal grants: $15,782,000
Federal procurement contracts: $385,000 ($4,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $3,824,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $750,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $673,000
Federal Government insurance: $11,997,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 454
Here:  104 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 213
Here:  49 per 1000 residents
State:  48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:  0 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -42
Here:  -10 per 1000 residents
State:  -1 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Corson County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.17 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.5
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  5.1
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 62
  • 1995 to 1998: 73
  • 1990 to 1994: 79
  • 1980 to 1989: 140
  • 1970 to 1979: 357
  • 1960 to 1969: 236
  • 1950 to 1959: 152
  • 1940 to 1949: 113
  • 1939 or earlier: 324

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Corson County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 7
  • 2 rooms: 19
  • 3 rooms: 48
  • 4 rooms: 103
  • 5 rooms: 193
  • 6 rooms: 149
  • 7 rooms: 90
  • 8 rooms: 71
  • 9+ rooms: 72


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Corson County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 8
  • 2 rooms: 49
  • 3 rooms: 44
  • 4 rooms: 95
  • 5 rooms: 113
  • 6 rooms: 110
  • 7 rooms: 62
  • 8 rooms: 21
  • 9+ rooms: 17


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Corson County:
  • no bedroom: 31
  • 1 bedroom: 22
  • 2 bedrooms: 177
  • 3 bedrooms: 332
  • 4 bedrooms: 141
  • 5+ bedrooms: 49


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Corson County:
  • no bedroom: 52
  • 1 bedroom: 46
  • 2 bedrooms: 123
  • 3 bedrooms: 162
  • 4 bedrooms: 107
  • 5+ bedrooms: 29


Cars and other vehicles available in Corson County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 36
  • 1 vehicle: 170
  • 2 vehicles: 276
  • 3 vehicles: 150
  • 4 vehicles: 75
  • 5+ vehicles: 45


Cars and other vehicles available in Corson County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 87
  • 1 vehicle: 240
  • 2 vehicles: 116
  • 3 vehicles: 49
  • 4 vehicles: 14
  • 5+ vehicles: 13


66% of Corson County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 53% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in South Dakota.

Corson County:  66.0%
State average:  56.2%


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

  • This state: 1818
  • Northeast: 9
  • Midwest: 2148
  • South: 46
  • West: 142

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $10,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 10%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 9%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (64.0%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (13.7%)
  • Electricity (13.0%)
  • Other fuel (3.5%)
  • Coal or coke (2.0%)
  • Wood (2.0%)
  • Utility gas (1.9%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (74.4%)
  • Electricity (11.4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (9.8%)
  • Utility gas (2.5%)
  • Other fuel (1.9%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 20
Here:  2.6%
South Dakota:  8.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 6
Here:  1.9%
South Dakota:  5.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 11
Here:  11.8%
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.)



Corson County government finances in 2004:
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $190,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $616,000
    Financial Administration: $164,000
    Police Protection: $153,000
    Central Staff Services: $124,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $42,000
    General Public Buildings: $40,000
    Fire Protection: $13,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $11,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $92,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $3,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $76,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $62,000
    Rents: $2,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
    Property Sale Other: $1,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $150,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,094,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $26,000
    Highways: $23,000
  • Tax - Property: $811,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $316,000
    NEC: $8,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $570,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


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)



Corson County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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