Miner County, South Dakota (SD)
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 476
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 926
Renter-occupied apartments: 228 (it was 286 in 2000)
| % of renters here: | 24% |
| State: | 32% |
Land area: 570 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 4 people per square mile (very low).
Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (20.2%), Manufacturing (17.2%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (16.7%).
Type of workers:
- Private wage or salary: 67%
- Government: 12%
- Self-employed, not incorporated: 21%
- Unpaid family work: 0%
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- 2,09895.0%White Non-Hispanic Alone
- 462.1%Hispanic or Latino
- 381.7%Two or more races
- 110.5%American Indian and Alaska Native alone
- 80.4%Asian alone
- 60.3%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
- 20.09%Some other race alone
| Median resident age: | 44.8 years |
| South Dakota median age: | 37.7 years |
| Males: 1,151 |  (51.3%) |
| Females: 1,095 |  (48.7%) |
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| Miner County: | 2.0 people |
| South Dakota: | 2 people |
Estimated median household income in 2019: $54,052 ($29,519 in 1999)
| This county: | $54,052 |
| South Dakota: | $59,533 |
Median contract rent in 2019 for apartments: $393 (lower quartile is $315, upper quartile is $448)
| This county: | $393 |
| State: | $669 |
Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $85,248 (it was $31,800 in 2000)
| Miner: | $85,248 |
| South Dakota: | $185,000 |
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,126
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $420
Institutionalized population: 42
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $93,000
- 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $84,000
- 1999: 1 building, cost: $150,000
- 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,000
- 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $122,400
- 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,500
- 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $119,000
- 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $156,400
- 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $118,900
- 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $163,700
- 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $232,500
- 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $145,600
- 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $185,600
- 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $161,700
- 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $247,400
- 2012: 9 buildings, average cost: $164,400
- 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $140,000
- 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $95,600
- 2015: 12 buildings, average cost: $141,300
- 2016: 10 buildings, average cost: $156,000
- 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $133,300
- 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $87,200
- 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $180,700
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2019: $1,295 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2019: $878 (1.2%)
| Miner County: | 6.2% |
| South Dakota: | 11.9% |
Median age of residents in 2019: 44.8 years old
(Males: 43.3 years old, Females: 46.6 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 44.5 years old, Black residents: 55.9 years old, American Indian residents: 47.5 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 14.4 years old, Other race residents: 34.9 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Miner County is $377 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $654 a month.
Cities in this county include: Howard, Carthage, Canova, Fedora, Roswell, Vilas.
Neighboring counties: Knox County, Maine 
, Freeborn County, Minnesota , Jackson County, Wisconsin , Lake County , Lawrence County 
, Martin County, Minnesota , Nicollet County, Minnesota .
| Here: | 4.5% |
| South Dakota: | 3.3% |
Current college students: 40
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 89.9%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19.0%
Number of foreign born residents: 28 (52.4% naturalized citizens)
| Miner County: | 1.3% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
- Year of entry for the foreign-born population
- 02010 or later
- 242000 to 2009
- 01990 to 1999
- 01980 to 1989
- 11970 to 1979
- 0Before 1970
Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.4 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 79.2%
Housing units in structures:
- One, detached: 1,198
- Two: 30
- 3 or 4: 26
- 5 to 9: 44
- 10 to 19: 7
- 20 or more: 15
- Mobile homes: 34
Housing units in Miner County with a mortgage: 280 (8 second mortgage, 7 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 466
| Here: | 37.5% with mortgage |
| State: | 55.6% with mortgage |
Religion statistics for Miner County
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 1,120 | 9 |
| Catholic | 674 | 1 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 348 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | - |
| None | 246 | - |
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.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 2
| Miner County: | 8.10 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 2.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
| Miner County: | 4.05 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Dakota: | 6.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
| This county: | 8.10 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 9.21 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Miner County: | 8.9% |
| South Dakota: | 7.7% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Miner County: | 26.9% |
| State: | 27.7% |
Agriculture in Miner County:
Average size of farms: 787 acresAverage value of agricultural products sold per farm: $111,144
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $118.90
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: 51.68%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $89,935
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 57.41%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $89,173
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 88.65%
Average age of principal farm operators: 51 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 14.02
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 1.62%
Corn for grain: 52795 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 5786 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 63450 harvested acres
Earthquake activity:
Miner County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 174% greater 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 90.8 miles away from Miner County center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 646.7 miles away from the county center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 137.2 miles away from the county center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 108.5 miles away from the 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 46.2 miles away from Miner County center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 131.0 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Most recent natural disasters:
- South Dakota Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: January 20, 2020, FEMA Id: 4527, Natural disaster type: Other
- South Dakota Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Incident Period: September 9, 2019 - September 26, 2019, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4469-SD: November 18, 2019, FEMA Id: 4469, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
- South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding, Incident Period: March 13, 2019 - April 26, 2019, FEMA Id: 4440, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm, Flood
- South Dakota Flooding, Incident Period: March 11, 2011 to July 22, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1984: May 13, 2011, FEMA Id: 1984, Natural disaster type: Flood
- South Dakota Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: July 21, 2010 to July 30, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1938: September 23, 2010, FEMA Id: 1938, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
- South Dakota Flooding, Incident Period: March 10, 2010 to June 20, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1915: May 13, 2010, FEMA Id: 1915, Natural disaster type: Flood
- South Dakota Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 04, 2007 to June 08, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1702: May 22, 2007, FEMA Id: 1702, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
- South Dakota Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: November 27, 2005 to November 29, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1620: December 20, 2005, FEMA Id: 1620, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
- South Dakota Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: September 06, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3234: September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 3234, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
- South Dakota Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: February 03, 1997 to May 24, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1173: April 07, 1997, FEMA Id: 1173, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
- 7 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Miner County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, 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).
Means of transportation to work:
- Drove a car alone: 526 (62.4%)
- Carpooled: 111 (13.2%)
- Subway or elevated rail: 27 (3.2%)
- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 8 (0.9%)
- Bicycle: 4 (0.5%)
- Walked: 37 (4.4%)
- Worked at home: 130 (15.4%)
- Health care and social assistance (26%)
- Manufacturing (15%)
- Educational services (9%)
- Retail trade (6%)
- Other services, except public administration (5%)
- Accommodation and food services (4%)
- Finance and insurance (4%)
- Health care and social assistance (30%)
- Manufacturing (17%)
- Educational services (10%)
- Retail trade (7%)
- Other services, except public administration (6%)
- Accommodation and food services (4%)
- Finance and insurance (4%)
- Management occupations (29%)
- Production occupations (14%)
- Transportation occupations (11%)
- Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (10%)
- Construction and extraction occupations (8%)
- Sales and related occupations (5%)
- Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (5%)
- Production occupations (16%)
- Educational instruction, and library occupations (12%)
- Management occupations (12%)
- Healthcare support occupations (10%)
- Office and administrative support occupations (10%)
- Sales and related occupations (9%)
- Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (7%)
- Belgium (48%)
- Colombia (24%)
- Laos (16%)
- Denmark (0%)
- Norway (0%)
- Sweden (0%)
- United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (0%)
- German (40%)
- American (18%)
- Norwegian (12%)
- Swedish (2%)
- Scandinavian (2%)
- Dutch (1%)
- Irish (1%)
42 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
38 people in other noninstitutional facilities
4.71% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($47,349 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 4.71% |
| South Dakota average: | 7.74% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.71% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($47,349 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
4.08% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($47,514 average adjusted gross income)
| Here: | 4.08% |
| South Dakota average: | 7.66% |
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.08% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($47,514 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.9
Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2019: 14.5
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 2.7
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 7.8%
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 619 (568 aged, 51 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 49 (9%)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,509
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 36
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 77
Household type by relationship:
Households: 2,246- Male householders: 545 (184 living alone), Female householders: 426 (147 living alone)
531 spouses (531 opposite-sex spouses), 47 unmarried partners, (47 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 635 children (615 natural, 4 adopted, 14 stepchildren), 11 grandchildren, 4 brothers or sisters, 4 parents, 0 foster children, 2 other relatives, 4 non-relatives
- In group quarters: 42
Size of family households: 341 2-persons, 72 3-persons, 68 4-persons, 79 5-persons, 15 6-persons, 11 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 334 1-person, 42 2-persons.
490 married couples with children.
61 single-parent households (18 men, 43 women).
95.8% of residents of Miner speak English at home.
0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (60% speak English very well, 40% speak English not well).
3.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (95% speak English very well, 5% speak English well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $27,253,000 ($10,390 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $89,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $7,273,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $5,118,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $6,793,000
Federal grants: $6,843,000
Federal procurement contracts: $219,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,007,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $1,291,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,701,000
Federal Government insurance: $27,521,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 136| Here: | 53 per 1000 residents |
| State: | 72 per 1000 residents |
Deaths: 190
| Here: | 74 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: -242
| Here: |   -94 per 1000 residents |
| State: |  -1 per 1000 residents |
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.02 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
| Here: | 6.8 |
| State: | 7.0 |
Median number of rooms in apartments:
| Here: | 4.8 |
| State: | 4.2 |
- Year house built in Miner County, South Dakota
- 262014 or later
- 292010 to 2013
- 1072000 to 2009
- 641990 to 1999
- 631980 to 1989
- 1531970 to 1979
- 1331960 to 1969
- 581950 to 1959
- 401940 to 1949
- 6681939 or earlier
- Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Miner County, South Dakota
- 01 room
- 02 rooms
- 13 rooms
- 654 rooms
- 1325 rooms
- 1406 rooms
- 1567 rooms
- 1088 rooms
- 1389+ rooms
- Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Miner County, South Dakota
- 71 room
- 02 rooms
- 343 rooms
- 634 rooms
- 335 rooms
- 376 rooms
- 117 rooms
- 378 rooms
- 09+ rooms
- Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Miner County, South Dakota
- 0no bedroom
- 191 bedroom
- 1582 bedrooms
- 2663 bedrooms
- 1944 bedrooms
- 1125+ bedrooms
- Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Miner County, South Dakota
- 6no bedroom
- 371 bedroom
- 892 bedrooms
- 483 bedrooms
- 414 bedrooms
- 85+ bedrooms
- Cars and other vehicles available in Miner County in owner-occupied houses/condos
- 5no vehicle
- 1311 vehicle
- 2422 vehicles
- 2163 vehicles
- 894 vehicles
- 635+ vehicles
- Cars and other vehicles available in Miner County in renter-occupied apartments
- 7no vehicle
- 1141 vehicle
- 852 vehicles
- 193 vehicles
- 44 vehicles
- 05+ vehicles
87.0% of Miner County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 26% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 56% lived in South Dakota.
| Miner County: | 87.0% |
| State average: | 84.2% |
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
- This state: 1,665
- Other state: 541
- Northeast: 7
- Midwest: 363
- South: 59
- West: 114
- 37.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 31.2%Utility gas
- 23.7%Electricity
- 3.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 2.9%Other fuel
- 1.7%Wood
- 43.4%Electricity
- 25.8%Utility gas
- 13.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 13.1%Other fuel
- 3.2%Wood
- 0.9%No fuel used
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 7
| Here: | 2.7% |
| South Dakota: | 10.9% |
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 2
| Here: | 1.6% |
| South Dakota: | 11.4% |
Students in private undergraduate colleges: 3
| Here: | 6.8% |
| South Dakota: | 13.5% |
Miner County government finances - Expenditure in 2018:
- Charges - Other: $323,000
Natural Resources - Other: $33,000
Regular Highways: $1,000
- Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,577,000
General - Other: $675,000
Financial Administration: $282,000
Health - Other: $279,000
Police Protection: $238,000
Central Staff Services: $224,000
Natural Resources - Other: $146,000
General Public Buildings: $142,000
Correctional Institutions: $106,000
Parks and Recreation: $19,000
Public Welfare - Other: $12,000
Housing and Community Development: $9,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000
- Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $50,000
Highways: $16,000
General Local Government Support: $6,000
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $145,000
Sale of Property: $136,000
Rents: $32,000
Interest Earnings: $21,000
Fines and Forfeits: $1,000
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,796,000
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $452,000
Other: $21,000
General Local Government Support: $15,000
- Tax - Property: $2,757,000
Motor Vehicle License: $74,000
Other License: $2,000
Miner County government finances - Revenue in 2018:
- Charges - Other: $323,000
Natural Resources - Other: $33,000
Regular Highways: $1,000
- Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,577,000
General - Other: $675,000
Financial Administration: $282,000
Health - Other: $279,000
Police Protection: $238,000
Central Staff Services: $224,000
Natural Resources - Other: $146,000
General Public Buildings: $142,000
Correctional Institutions: $106,000
Parks and Recreation: $19,000
Public Welfare - Other: $12,000
Housing and Community Development: $9,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000
- Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $50,000
Highways: $16,000
General Local Government Support: $6,000
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $145,000
Sale of Property: $136,000
Rents: $32,000
Interest Earnings: $21,000
Fines and Forfeits: $1,000
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,796,000
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $452,000
Other: $21,000
General Local Government Support: $15,000
- Tax - Property: $2,757,000
Motor Vehicle License: $74,000
Other License: $2,000
Miner County government finances - Debt in 2018:
- Charges - Other: $323,000
Natural Resources - Other: $33,000
Regular Highways: $1,000
- Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,577,000
General - Other: $675,000
Financial Administration: $282,000
Health - Other: $279,000
Police Protection: $238,000
Central Staff Services: $224,000
Natural Resources - Other: $146,000
General Public Buildings: $142,000
Correctional Institutions: $106,000
Parks and Recreation: $19,000
Public Welfare - Other: $12,000
Housing and Community Development: $9,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000
- Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $50,000
Highways: $16,000
General Local Government Support: $6,000
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $145,000
Sale of Property: $136,000
Rents: $32,000
Interest Earnings: $21,000
Fines and Forfeits: $1,000
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,796,000
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $452,000
Other: $21,000
General Local Government Support: $15,000
- Tax - Property: $2,757,000
Motor Vehicle License: $74,000
Other License: $2,000
Miner County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018:
- Charges - Other: $323,000
Natural Resources - Other: $33,000
Regular Highways: $1,000
- Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,577,000
General - Other: $675,000
Financial Administration: $282,000
Health - Other: $279,000
Police Protection: $238,000
Central Staff Services: $224,000
Natural Resources - Other: $146,000
General Public Buildings: $142,000
Correctional Institutions: $106,000
Parks and Recreation: $19,000
Public Welfare - Other: $12,000
Housing and Community Development: $9,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000
- Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $50,000
Highways: $16,000
General Local Government Support: $6,000
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $145,000
Sale of Property: $136,000
Rents: $32,000
Interest Earnings: $21,000
Fines and Forfeits: $1,000
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,796,000
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $452,000
Other: $21,000
General Local Government Support: $15,000
- Tax - Property: $2,757,000
Motor Vehicle License: $74,000
Other License: $2,000
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:
- Total number of recipients: 38
- Number of aged recipients: 8
- Number of blind and disabled recipients: 30
- Number of recipients under 18: 3
- Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 20
- Number of recipients older than 64: 15
- Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 24
- Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 10
| Most common first names in Miner County, SD among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| John | 30 | 80.6 years |
| Robert | 26 | 69.1 years |
| Mary | 23 | 84.7 years |
| Joseph | 15 | 78.3 years |
| William | 15 | 76.9 years |
| Anna | 13 | 81.2 years |
| Arthur | 12 | 79.4 years |
| Harold | 11 | 70.7 years |
| Esther | 10 | 87.9 years |
| Elizabeth | 10 | 83.7 years |
| Most common last names in Miner County, SD among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Callies | 17 | 79.0 years |
| Hauge | 12 | 79.4 years |
| Rasmussen | 11 | 80.8 years |
| Feldhaus | 9 | 83.3 years |
| Stock | 9 | 84.8 years |
| Hahn | 9 | 88.4 years |
| Neises | 9 | 75.3 years |
| Miller | 9 | 87.5 years |
| Schwader | 9 | 71.5 years |
| Genzlinger | 8 | 76.6 years |
Miner County on our top lists:
- #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
- #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
