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Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (26.4%), Educational,health and social services (17.8%), Public administration (10.3%).
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Lyman County, South Dakota business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Races in Lyman County, South Dakota:
Detached houses: $121,984Here: $121,984State: $160,328 Townhouses or other attached units: $38,514Here: $38,514State: $200,700 In 5-or-more-unit structures: $6,840Here: $6,840State: $117,332 Mobile homes: $31,990Here: $31,990State: $34,151 Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $27,500Here: $27,500State: $101,720
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 53.0% Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 44.9%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lyman 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: Lower Brule, Presho, Oacoma, Kennebec, Reliance, Vivian.
Neighboring counties: Brule County , Buffalo County , Charles Mix County , Gregory County , Hughes County , Hyde County , Jones County , Mellette County , Stanley County , Tripp County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Lyman County: Ellis Ranch (A), Lindly Ranch (B), Reese Ranch (C), Schooler Ranch (D), Sharp Ranch (E), Christensen Ranch (F), Close Ranch (G). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Lyman County include: Messiah Church (A), Saint Albans Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Vivian Cemetery (1), Hillsdale Cemetery (2), Hilmoe Cemetery (3), Holy Angels Cemetery (4), Holy Faith Cemetery (5), Medicine Creek Cemetery (6), Oacoma Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Heap Lake (A), Jackson Lake (B), Kennebec Lake (C), Billman Lake (D), Byre Lake (E), Fate Dam (F), Summit Reservoir (G), Brakke Dam (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Medicine Creek (A), Sedlano Creek (B), Short Creek (C), Grouse Creek (D), Good Soldier Creek (E), Fivemile Creek (F), Stony Butte Creek (G), Straight Creek (H), Sand Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Lyman County include: Iron Nation Recreation Area (1), Cedar Creek Recreation Area (2), Brakke Dam State Public Shooting Area (3), Counselor Creek Recreation Area (4), Good Soldier Creek Recreation Area (5), Narrows Recreation Area (6), Kiowa State Public Hunting Area (7), Tailwaters Recreation Area (8), Reliance State Game Refuge (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Notable locations in Lyman County: Ellis Ranch (A), Lindly Ranch (B), Reese Ranch (C), Schooler Ranch (D), Sharp Ranch (E), Christensen Ranch (F), Close Ranch (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Lyman County include: Messiah Church (A), Saint Albans Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Vivian Cemetery (1), Hillsdale Cemetery (2), Hilmoe Cemetery (3), Holy Angels Cemetery (4), Holy Faith Cemetery (5), Medicine Creek Cemetery (6), Oacoma Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Heap Lake (A), Jackson Lake (B), Kennebec Lake (C), Billman Lake (D), Byre Lake (E), Fate Dam (F), Summit Reservoir (G), Brakke Dam (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Medicine Creek (A), Sedlano Creek (B), Short Creek (C), Grouse Creek (D), Good Soldier Creek (E), Fivemile Creek (F), Stony Butte Creek (G), Straight Creek (H), Sand Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Lyman County include: Iron Nation Recreation Area (1), Cedar Creek Recreation Area (2), Brakke Dam State Public Shooting Area (3), Counselor Creek Recreation Area (4), Good Soldier Creek Recreation Area (5), Narrows Recreation Area (6), Kiowa State Public Hunting Area (7), Tailwaters Recreation Area (8), Reliance State Game Refuge (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Unemployment by year (%)
Current college students: 101 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 81.1% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Number of foreign born residents: 22 (64% naturalized citizens)
Mean travel time to work: 19.4 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 73.9%
Housing units in structures:
Housing units in Lyman County with a mortgage: 196 (7 second mortgage, 12 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 352
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Lyman County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 1.1 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 2 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 7/9/1971, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 2 people
Lyman County-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 91% smaller 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 30.6 miles away from Lyman County centerOn 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.4 miles away from the county centerOn 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 67.0 miles away from the county centerOn 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.6 miles away from Lyman County centerOn 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.1 miles away from the county centerOn 7/12/1998 at 16:28:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.8 miles away from Lyman County centerMagnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
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Means of transportation to work
6.03% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,208 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries. 3.84% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($10,857 average AGI) 2.19% relocated from other states ($11,351 average AGI)Lyman County: 2.19%South Dakota average: 3.82%
7.05% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,868 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries. 5.11% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($17,286 average AGI) 1.94% relocated to other states ($10,571 average AGI)Lyman County: 1.94%South Dakota average: 3.78%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 17.9 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 18.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.3 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 8.8
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.5 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 19.3
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 557 (497 aged, 60 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%
Household type by relationship
705 spouses, 1,386 children (1,271 natural, 62 adopted, 53 stepchildren), 148 grandchildren, 30 brothers or sisters, 9 parents, 64 other relatives, 100 non-relatives
Size of family households: 419 2-persons, 190 3-persons, 176 4-persons, 130 5-persons, 47 6-persons, 41 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 351 1-person, 29 2-persons, 6 3-persons, 3 4-persons.
95.1% of residents of Lyman County speak English at home. 0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (85% speak English very well, 5% speak English well, 10% speak English not well). 0.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (87% speak English very well, 7% speak English well, 7% speak English not well). 0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (64% speak English very well, 36% speak English well). 3.2% of residents speak other language at home (82% speak English very well, 15% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004: Federal Government expenditure: $39,570,000 ($9950 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $512,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $8,178,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $4,003,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $14,962,000 Federal grants: $8,132,000 Federal procurement contracts: $868,000 ($359,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $3,426,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $469,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $2,536,000 Federal Government insurance: $21,902,000
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.36 millions of gallons per day (36% from ground, 64% from surface)
66% of Lyman County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 45% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 62% lived in South Dakota.
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Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $32,500
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Financial Administration: $306,000
Police Protection: $199,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $145,000
General Public Buildings: $133,000
Central Staff Services: $123,000
Health Services - Other: $117,000
Natural Resources - Other: $66,000
Fire Protection: $39,000
Interest Earnings: $58,000
General Revenue, NEC: $37,000
Rents: $16,000
Health & Hospitals: $12,000
General Support: $9,000
NEC: $13,000
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