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County population in July 2007: 1,845 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 669
Renter-occupied apartments: 201
% of renters here:  23%
State:  32%
Land area: 1813 sq. mi.
Water area: 14.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 1 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Haakon County: 75.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (24.2%), Educational,health and social services (17.9%), Retail trade (12.3%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 60%
  • Government: 12%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 27%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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

Races in Haakon County, South Dakota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
  • American Indian (3.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Males: 1,079  (49.1%)
Females: 1,117  (50.9%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $20,865
County population in 2003: 2,036
Jobs in 2003: 877

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Total labor force in 2004: 1,226
Unemployment rate in 2004: 2.6%

Average household size:
Haakon County:  2.5 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,792 ($29,894 in 1999)
This county:  $36,792
South Dakota:  $43,424

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $292 (lower quartile is $249, upper quartile is $367)
This county:  $292
State:  $436

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $79,146 (it was $46,500 in 2000)
Haakon County:  $79,146
South Dakota:  $118,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $45,814 - $147,168

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $143,052
Here:  $143,052
State:  $160,328

Townhouses or other attached units: $116,019
Here:  $116,019
State:  $200,700

In 2-unit structures: $176,744
Here:  $176,744
State:  $184,406

Mobile homes: $51,477
Here:  $51,477
State:  $34,151
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,123
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $319

Institutionalized population: 49

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2004 Presidential Election results in Haakon County South Dakota:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 81.2%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 17.7%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $765 (1.6%)

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


Haakon County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  13.9%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  7.3%
Whole state:  5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Haakon 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: Philip, Midland.

Neighboring counties: Dewey County , Jackson County , Jones County , Meade County , Pennington County , Stanley County , Ziebach County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Haakon County: F Schwalm Ranch (A), Falzone Ranch (B), Ferguson Oasis Ranch (C), Ferguson Ranch (D), Alcock Ranch (E), Alleman Ranch (F), Alleman Station (G), Foland Ranch (H), Foley Ranch (I), Fosheim Brothers Ranch (J), Anderson Ranch (K), Fosse Ranch (L), Gabriel Ranch (M), Gebes Ranch (N), Gittings Ranch (O), Armstrong Ranch (P), Golden Willow Ranch (Q), Gottleben Ranch (R), Hagan Ranch (S), Hamill Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Haakon County include: Dowling Community Church (A), Hardingrove Church (B), Deep Creek Church (C), Trinity Church (D), First Lutheran Church (E), Saint Marys Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hilland Cemetery (1), Wellsburg Union Cemetery (2), Dowling Cemetery (3), Mattison Cemetery (4), Midland Cemetery (5), Milesville Cemetery (6), Nowlin Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Sunshine Lake (A), Ferguson Dam (B), Ottumwa Lake (C), Waggoner Lake (D), Kroetch Lake (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Jack Dailey Creek (A), Long Branch (B), Indian Springs Creek (C), Shanty Creek (D), Grindstone Creek (E), Sage Creek (F), Mud Creek (G), South Fork Bad River (H), Rudy Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  3.5%
South Dakota:  4.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 32
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 86.3%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 21 (33% naturalized citizens)

Haakon County:  1.0%
Whole state:  1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 6
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 3
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 4


Mean travel time to work: 14.2 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 92.6%

Haakon County marital status for males
Haakon County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 734
  • One, attached: 11
  • Two: 18
  • 3 or 4: 12
  • 5 to 9: 14
  • 10 to 19: 18
  • 20 or more: 3
  • Mobile homes: 189
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 3

Housing units in Haakon County with a mortgage: 130 (10 second mortgage, 2 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 233

Here:  35.8% with mortgage
State:  60.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 1,924
Total congregations: 12

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents1,024 (53.2%)422 (21.9%)208 (10.8%)140 (7.3%)130 (6.8%)
Congregations3 (25.0%)3 (25.0%)2 (16.7%)1 (8.3%)3 (25.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Haakon County - Philip, Midland

Agriculture in Haakon County
Average size of farms: 4558 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $145042
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $58.71
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: 84.17%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $113265
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 8.58%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $128157
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 83.21%
Average age of principal farm operators: 53 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 5.93
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.03%
Corn for grain: 1128 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 49998 harvested acres

Haakon County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 1.3 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 2 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 6/15/1993, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Haakon County-area historical earthquake activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 78.1 miles away from Haakon County center
On 1/28/1990 at 04:59:59, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from the county center
On 2/20/1993 at 13:08:10, a magnitude 3.5 (3.1 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 94.2 miles away from the county center
On 7/12/1998 at 16:28:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from Haakon County center
On 2/7/2007 at 10:35:58, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from the county center
On 3/2/1990 at 04:15:27, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.3 miles away from Haakon County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (35%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (26%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

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



  • Canada (38%)
  • Other Eastern Europe (24%)
  • Germany (10%)
  • Hong Kong (10%)
  • Korea (10%)

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



  • German (32%)
  • Norwegian (20%)
  • Irish (11%)
  • English (8%)
  • United States or American (6%)
  • Dutch (2%)
  • Swedish (2%)


Haakon County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 729 (64%)
  • Carpooled: 119 (10%)
  • Bicycle: 3 (0%)
  • Walked: 111 (10%)
  • Other means: 13 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 160 (14%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


49 people in nursing homes

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $43,381.

6.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,941 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.62%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.42% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($17,235 average AGI)
2.21% relocated from other states ($10,686 average AGI)
Haakon County:  2.21%
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 Pennington County, SD  2.08% ($21,188 average AGI)


8.76% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,275 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.76%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.46% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($24,101 average AGI)
3.30% relocated to other states ($13,174 average AGI)
Haakon County:  3.30%
South Dakota average:  3.78%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.7
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.3



Births per 1000 population in Haakon County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.0
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.6



Deaths per 1000 population in Haakon County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 3.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 0.0



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Haakon County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 445 (420 aged, 25 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 18%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 50.05
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 9259.260
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 2402.400
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 32082.08

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 836.820
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1046.030
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 104.6

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 42.5
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 52.3


Household type by relationship


Households: 2,148
  • In family households: 1,886 (544 male householders, 81 female householders)
    563 spouses, 645 children (612 natural, 3 adopted, 30 stepchildren), 20 grandchildren, 6 brothers or sisters, 5 parents, 16 other relatives, 6 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 262 (102 male householders (95 living alone)), 139 female householders (130 living alone)), 21 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 48 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 302 2-persons, 140 3-persons, 101 4-persons, 51 5-persons, 22 6-persons, 9 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 225 1-person, 14 2-persons, 2 3-persons.

96.8% of residents of Haakon County speak English at home.
0.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (88% speak English very well, 13% speak English well).
1.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 14% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (29% speak English very well, 71% speak English well).
0.7% of residents speak other language at home (87% speak English very well, 13% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $26,429,000 ($13228 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $194,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $5,775,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $2,581,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $11,249,000
Federal grants: $5,812,000
Federal procurement contracts: $231,000 ($15,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $780,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $395,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,063,000
Federal Government insurance: $12,693,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 90
Here:  47 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 137
Here:  72 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: -231
Here:  -121 per 1000 residents
State:  -1 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Haakon County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.75 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

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

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  5.6
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 15
  • 1995 to 1998: 41
  • 1990 to 1994: 37
  • 1980 to 1989: 104
  • 1970 to 1979: 205
  • 1960 to 1969: 109
  • 1950 to 1959: 123
  • 1940 to 1949: 95
  • 1939 or earlier: 273

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Haakon County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 7
  • 3 rooms: 19
  • 4 rooms: 89
  • 5 rooms: 131
  • 6 rooms: 141
  • 7 rooms: 111
  • 8 rooms: 66
  • 9+ rooms: 105


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Haakon County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 10
  • 3 rooms: 28
  • 4 rooms: 28
  • 5 rooms: 33
  • 6 rooms: 25
  • 7 rooms: 38
  • 8 rooms: 19
  • 9+ rooms: 20


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Haakon County:
  • no bedroom: 1
  • 1 bedroom: 15
  • 2 bedrooms: 171
  • 3 bedrooms: 291
  • 4 bedrooms: 113
  • 5+ bedrooms: 78


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Haakon County:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 41
  • 2 bedrooms: 45
  • 3 bedrooms: 65
  • 4 bedrooms: 32
  • 5+ bedrooms: 18


Cars and other vehicles available in Haakon County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 18
  • 1 vehicle: 157
  • 2 vehicles: 220
  • 3 vehicles: 179
  • 4 vehicles: 62
  • 5+ vehicles: 33


Cars and other vehicles available in Haakon County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 20
  • 1 vehicle: 70
  • 2 vehicles: 69
  • 3 vehicles: 31
  • 4 vehicles: 5
  • 5+ vehicles: 6


67% of Haakon County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 52% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 69% lived in South Dakota.

Haakon County:  67.0%
State average:  56.2%


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

  • This state: 1772
  • Northeast: 17
  • Midwest: 266
  • South: 32
  • West: 85

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (65.6%)
  • Electricity (15.8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11.2%)
  • Wood (5.8%)
  • Other fuel (1.2%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (60.7%)
  • Electricity (21.9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12.4%)
  • Wood (2.5%)
  • Utility gas (1.5%)
  • Other fuel (1.0%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
Here:  0.0%
South Dakota:  8.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 6
Here:  3.0%
South Dakota:  5.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 4
Here:  12.5%
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.)



Haakon County government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - All Other: $10,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $894,000
    Financial Administration: $246,000
    General Public Buildings: $85,000
    Police Protection: $79,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $63,000
    General - Other: $55,000
    Central Staff Services: $42,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $33,000
    Libraries: $15,000
    Health Services - Other: $14,000
    Corrections - Other: $12,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Property Sale Other: $237,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $35,000
    Interest Earnings: $34,000
    Rents: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,236,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $706,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $319,000
    NEC: $6,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $758,000


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)



Haakon County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

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