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County population in July 2007: 2,787 (63% urban, 37% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 851
Renter-occupied apartments: 260
% of renters here:  23%
State:  32%
Land area: 1443 sq. mi.
Water area: 73.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 2 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Stanley County: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Public administration (18.5%), Educational,health and social services (15.7%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (13.1%), Retail trade (12.2%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 55%
  • Government: 30%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 15%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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

Races in Stanley County, South Dakota:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.9%)
  • American Indian (6.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  37.6 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Males: 1,397  (50.4%)
Females: 1,375  (49.6%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $23,421
County population in 2003: 2,760
Jobs in 2003: 1,121

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Total labor force in 2004: 1,874
Unemployment rate in 2004: 2.7%

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

Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,670 ($41,170 in 1999)
This county:  $50,670
South Dakota:  $43,424

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $411 (lower quartile is $341, upper quartile is $595)
This county:  $411
State:  $436

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $120,499 (it was $75,200 in 2000)
Stanley County:  $120,499
South Dakota:  $118,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $85,812 - $194,185

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $212,524
Here:  $212,524
State:  $160,328

Townhouses or other attached units: $351,681
Here:  $351,681
State:  $200,700

In 2-unit structures: $413,826
Here:  $413,826
State:  $184,406

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $71,597
Here:  $71,597
State:  $114,786

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $87,587
Here:  $87,587
State:  $117,332

Mobile homes: $34,291
Here:  $34,291
State:  $34,151

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Here:  $5,000
State:  $101,720
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,100
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $370

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Stanley County, SD map from a distance


2004 Presidential Election results in Stanley County South Dakota:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 69.6%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 28.6%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $1,229 (1.6%)

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


Stanley County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  8.7%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  3.9%
Whole state:  5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Stanley 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: Fort Pierre.

Neighboring counties: Dewey County , Haakon County , Hughes County , Jones County , Lyman County , Sully County , Ziebach County .


Stanley County close-up map

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Stanley County: A A Burgeson Ranch (A), A C Burgeson Ranch (B), A Stoeser Ranch (C), Flom Ranch (D), Ancel Tibbs Ranch (E), Anderson Ranch (F), Fratzke Ranch (G), Gillaspie Ranch (H), Groff Ranch (I), Hannum Ranch (J), B Stoeser Ranch (K), Haskins Ranch (L), Hedman Ranch (M), Hohrman Ranch (N), Barrick Ranch (O), J Anderson Ranch (P), Kirkpatrick Ranch (Q), Miller Ranch (R), Monks Ranch (S), N C Andersen Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stanley County include: Holy Name Chapel (A), Grace Church (B), Little Brown Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lindsay Cemetery (1), Mission Ridge Cemetery (2), Sansarc Cemetery (3), Scotty Philip Cemetery (4), Cedar Hill Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Hayes Lake (A), Lake Oahe (B), Williams 783 Reservoir (C), Williams Number 3 Reservoir (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Minneconjou Creek (A), Frozen Man Creek (B), Second Creek (C), Gray Blanket Creek (D), Shack Creek (E), Fort George Creek (F), Snake Creek (G), First Creek (H), Stranger Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Stanley County include: Downstream Recreation Area (1), Antelope Creek Recreation Area (2), Chantier Creek Recreation Area (3), West Shore Recreation Area (4), Hayes Lake State Access Area (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  3.3%
South Dakota:  4.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 42
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 87.7%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%

Number of foreign born residents: 19 (37% naturalized citizens)

Stanley County:  0.7%
Whole state:  1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 5
  • 1990 to 1994: 9
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 5


Mean travel time to work: 13.4 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 36.3%

Stanley County marital status for males
Stanley County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 801
  • One, attached: 15
  • Two: 6
  • 3 or 4: 34
  • 5 to 9: 15
  • 10 to 19: 64
  • 20 or more: 4
  • Mobile homes: 336
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2

Housing units in Stanley County with a mortgage: 323 (42 second mortgage, 21 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 129

Here:  71.5% with mortgage
State:  60.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 1,517
Total congregations: 5

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents1,054 (69.5%)230 (15.2%)115 (7.6%)59 (3.9%)59 (3.9%)
Congregations1 (20.0%)1 (20.0%)1 (20.0%)1 (20.0%)1 (20.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Stanley County - Fort Pierre

Agriculture in Stanley County
Average size of farms: 5219 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $107000
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $89.05
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 66.42%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $125373
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 7.73%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $157889
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 84.34%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 2.78
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.01%
All wheat for grain: 34799 harvested acres

Stanley County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 1.9 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 8/8/1969, a category 1 (max. wind speeds 73-112 mph) tornado injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Stanley County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 97% 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 59.2 miles away from Stanley County center
On 11/21/2003 at 01:09:11, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 89.8 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 62.8 miles away from the 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 (21%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (25%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (15%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

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



  • United Kingdom (26%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (26%)
  • Austria (16%)
  • Germany (11%)
  • Philippines (11%)
  • Canada (11%)

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



  • German (36%)
  • Irish (14%)
  • Norwegian (10%)
  • English (9%)
  • United States or American (5%)
  • Swedish (3%)
  • French (except Basque) (2%)


Stanley County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,364 (80%)
  • Carpooled: 148 (9%)
  • Walked: 32 (2%)
  • Other means: 4 (0%)
  • Worked at home: 151 (9%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


5 people in religious group quarters
4 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $48,147.

11.69% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,378 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.69%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
8.93% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($27,405 average AGI)
2.76% relocated from other states ($8,966 average AGI)
Stanley County:  2.76%
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 Hughes County, SD  5.45% ($37,391 average AGI)


11.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,838 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.27%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
9.52% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($28,627 average AGI)
1.75% relocated to other states ($5,211 average AGI)
Stanley County:  1.75%
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 Hughes County, SD  5.40% ($32,588 average AGI)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.6
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.6



Births per 1000 population in Stanley County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.8
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 6.4



Deaths per 1000 population in Stanley County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 18.4
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 6.8



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Stanley County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 373 (326 aged, 47 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1343.230
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 600.920

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 70.7


Household type by relationship


Households: 2,763
  • In family households: 2,357 (582 male householders, 208 female householders)
    621 spouses, 844 children (791 natural, 20 adopted, 33 stepchildren), 25 grandchildren, 10 brothers or sisters, 12 parents, 8 other relatives, 47 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 406 (161 male householders (139 living alone)), 173 female householders (141 living alone)), 72 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 9 (0 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 366 2-persons, 166 3-persons, 159 4-persons, 71 5-persons, 23 6-persons, 5 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 280 1-person, 46 2-persons, 6 3-persons, 2 7-or-more-persons.

96.3% of residents of Stanley County speak English at home.
1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 7% speak English not well).
1.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (66% speak English very well, 34% speak English well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.5% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $21,199,000 ($7566 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $621,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $6,043,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $2,108,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $8,916,000
Federal grants: $3,482,000
Federal procurement contracts: $451,000 ($401,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $200,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $170,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $1,524,000
Federal Government insurance: $18,299,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 208
Here:  74 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 86
Here:  30 per 1000 residents
State:  48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +3
Here:  +1 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -60
Here:  -21 per 1000 residents
State:  -1 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Stanley County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.31 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  6.2
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.4
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 18
  • 1995 to 1998: 174
  • 1990 to 1994: 154
  • 1980 to 1989: 145
  • 1970 to 1979: 322
  • 1960 to 1969: 140
  • 1950 to 1959: 96
  • 1940 to 1949: 54
  • 1939 or earlier: 174

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Stanley County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 4
  • 3 rooms: 16
  • 4 rooms: 73
  • 5 rooms: 219
  • 6 rooms: 161
  • 7 rooms: 157
  • 8 rooms: 92
  • 9+ rooms: 129


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Stanley County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 7
  • 2 rooms: 23
  • 3 rooms: 29
  • 4 rooms: 79
  • 5 rooms: 63
  • 6 rooms: 35
  • 7 rooms: 12
  • 8 rooms: 8
  • 9+ rooms: 4


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Stanley County:
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedroom: 10
  • 2 bedrooms: 144
  • 3 bedrooms: 463
  • 4 bedrooms: 187
  • 5+ bedrooms: 47


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Stanley County:
  • no bedroom: 9
  • 1 bedroom: 42
  • 2 bedrooms: 130
  • 3 bedrooms: 66
  • 4 bedrooms: 13
  • 5+ bedrooms: 0


Cars and other vehicles available in Stanley County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 23
  • 1 vehicle: 166
  • 2 vehicles: 324
  • 3 vehicles: 211
  • 4 vehicles: 96
  • 5+ vehicles: 31


Cars and other vehicles available in Stanley County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 16
  • 1 vehicle: 124
  • 2 vehicles: 72
  • 3 vehicles: 39
  • 4 vehicles: 5
  • 5+ vehicles: 4


60% of Stanley County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 30% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 73% lived in South Dakota.

Stanley County:  60.1%
State average:  56.2%


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

  • This state: 2127
  • Northeast: 22
  • Midwest: 356
  • South: 67
  • West: 174

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $30,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (36.7%)
  • Utility gas (27.8%)
  • Electricity (23.3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (9.3%)
  • Other fuel (1.4%)
  • Wood (1.3%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (38.1%)
  • Electricity (31.9%)
  • Utility gas (20.8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6.2%)
  • Other fuel (1.5%)
  • No fuel used (1.5%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 13
Here:  3.7%
South Dakota:  8.0%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 2
Here:  1.0%
South Dakota:  5.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 18
Here:  47.4%
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.)



Stanley County government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - All Other: $296,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $376,000
    Police Protection: $352,000
    Central Staff Services: $203,000
    Financial Administration: $150,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $124,000
    General Public Buildings: $87,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $67,000
    Fire Protection: $54,000
    Health Services - Other: $51,000
    General - Other: $41,000
    Parks & Recreation: $27,000
    Welfare - Other: $9,000
    Corrections - Other: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $154,000
    All Other: $21,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $63,000
    Rents: $19,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $18,000
    Property Sale Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,936,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $68,000
    General Support: $11,000
    All Other: $11,000
  • Tax - Property: $977,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $242,000
    NEC: $48,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $581,000


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)



Stanley County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)



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

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



Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

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