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County population in July 2007: 10,157 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 1,109
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,353
% of renters here:  55%
State:  32%
Land area: 1388 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 7 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Todd County: 72.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (42.7%), Public administration (11.3%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 50%
  • Government: 43%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 6%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Todd County, South Dakota:

  • American Indian (86.9%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (12.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  21.7 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Males: 4,477  (49.5%)
Females: 4,573  (50.5%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $23,982
County population in 2003: 9,513
Jobs in 2003: 3,118

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Total labor force in 2004: 3,421
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.9%

Average household size:
Todd County:  3.6 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,658 ($20,035 in 1999)
This county:  $24,658
South Dakota:  $43,424

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $156 (lower quartile is $129, upper quartile is $259)
This county:  $156
State:  $436

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $50,041 (it was $29,400 in 2000)
Todd County:  $50,041
South Dakota:  $118,700
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $16,245 - $132,413

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $181,231
Here:  $181,231
State:  $160,328

Townhouses or other attached units: $47,073
Here:  $47,073
State:  $200,700

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $61,844
Here:  $61,844
State:  $114,786

Mobile homes: $25,750
Here:  $25,750
State:  $34,151
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $747
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $223

Institutionalized population: 73


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

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

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Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $39,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Todd County South Dakota:


Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 72.2%
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 25.2%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $328 (1.1%)

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


Todd County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  48.3%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  25.6%
Whole state:  5.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Todd 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: Rosebud, Mission, Antelope, St. Francis, Parmelee, White Horse, Spring Creek, Two Strike.

Neighboring counties: Bennett County , Cherry County, Nebraska , Jackson County , Mellette County , Keya Paha County, Nebraska , Tripp County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Todd County: Fox Ranch (A), Ghost Hawk Park (B), Arnold Ranch (C), Barnes Ranch (D), Mission Golf Course (E), Tribal Ranch (F), Collins Ranch (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Todd County include: Calvary Church (A), Ring Thunder Church (B), Epiphany Church (C), Saint Rose Church (D), Saint Peters Church (E), Saint Patrick Church (F), Saint Marys Church (G), Grace Church (H), Saint Marks Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lakeview Cemetery (1), White Horse Cemetery (2), Hollow Horn Bear Cemetery (3), Holy Family Cemetery (4), Gurue Cemetery (5), Peyote Cemetery (6), Poor Thunder Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: White Lake (A), Gee Lake (B), Sand Lake (C), Bob Lake (D), He Dog Lake (E), Rosebud Lake (F), Jack Lake (G), Swift Bear Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Phister Creek (A), Magpie Creek (B), Soldier Creek (C), South Ironwood Creek (D), Running Enemy Creek (E), Spring Creek (F), Rosebud Creek (G), Rock Creek (H), Eagle Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Todd County include: Hollow Horn Bear Village Historic Site (1), Kimmel Park (2), High Hawks Village Historic Site (3), Olsonville Roadside Park (4), Rosebud Roadside Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  9.1%
South Dakota:  4.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 504
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 74.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%

Number of foreign born residents: 51 (39% naturalized citizens)

Todd County:  0.6%
Whole state:  1.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 23
  • 1990 to 1994: 4
  • 1985 to 1989: 4
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 18
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 0


Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 89.6%

Todd County marital status for males
Todd County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,978
  • One, attached: 16
  • Two: 132
  • 3 or 4: 85
  • 5 to 9: 39
  • 10 to 19: 33
  • 20 or more: 69
  • Mobile homes: 414

Housing units in Todd County with a mortgage: 214 (0 second mortgage, 14 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 459

Here:  31.8% with mortgage
State:  60.6% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 5,358
Total congregations: 19

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsBaha'iOther
Adherents3,879 (72.4%)658 (12.3%)255 (4.8%)197 (3.7%)369 (6.9%)
Congregations8 (42.1%)5 (26.3%)1 (5.3%)1 (5.3%)4 (21.1%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Todd County - Rosebud, Mission, Antelope, St. Francis, Parmelee

Agriculture in Todd County
Average size of farms: 3681 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $107410
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $29.69
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: 85.32%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $101709
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 14.43%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.67%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $76150
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.54%
Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.02
Corn for grain: 3173 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 4541 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 950 harvested acres

Todd County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 1.4 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one injury recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 6/15/1971, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured one person

Todd County-area historical earthquake activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 90% 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 97.9 miles away from Todd County center
On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from the 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 84.9 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 42.7 miles away from Todd County center
On 1/25/1994 at 02:44:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.3 miles away from the county center
On 8/26/1991 at 11:49:15, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 75.6 miles away from Todd County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (32%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

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



  • Iran (24%)
  • India (22%)
  • Canada (16%)
  • Mexico (14%)
  • United Kingdom (12%)
  • Philippines (8%)
  • Japan (4%)

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



  • German (5%)
  • Irish (2%)
  • English (1%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)
  • Norwegian (1%)
  • European (0%)
  • Czech (0%)


Todd County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,583 (61%)
  • Carpooled: 539 (21%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 58 (2%)
  • Bicycle: 1 (0%)
  • Walked: 229 (9%)
  • Other means: 56 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 109 (4%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Todd County, South Dakota
  • 51 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 21 people in other group homes
  • 18 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 14 people in religious group quarters
  • 10 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 8 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 8 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 4 people in unknown juvenile institutions

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $26,806.

6.28% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,188 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.28%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
2.57% relocated from other counties in South Dakota ($8,474 average AGI)
3.71% relocated from other states ($15,714 average AGI)
Todd County:  3.71%
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 Cherry County, NE  0.49% ($32,750 average AGI)
from Minnehaha County, SD  0.41% ($17,800)
from Pennington County, SD  0.41% ($16,900)


6.40% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,924 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.40%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.26% relocated to other counties in South Dakota ($9,439 average AGI)
3.14% relocated to other states ($18,484 average AGI)
Todd County:  3.14%
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 Pennington County, SD  0.94% ($18,043 average AGI)
to Cherry County, NE  0.49% ($32,667)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 29.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 27.9



Births per 1000 population in Todd County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 8.1



Deaths per 1000 population in Todd County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 18.1
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 12.4



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Todd County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 549 (426 aged, 123 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 32%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 28%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 10.27
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 11131.65
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 359.420
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 139412.61

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 2550.090
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 809.550

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 10.12

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1


Household type by relationship


Households: 8,924
  • In family households: 8,238 (813 male householders, 1,110 female householders)
    874 spouses, 3,630 children (3,456 natural, 52 adopted, 122 stepchildren), 697 grandchildren, 190 brothers or sisters, 21 parents, 460 other relatives, 443 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 686 (337 male householders (284 living alone)), 214 female householders (182 living alone)), 135 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 126 (78 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 409 2-persons, 406 3-persons, 377 4-persons, 269 5-persons, 183 6-persons, 279 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 466 1-person, 53 2-persons, 14 3-persons, 9 4-persons, 9 5-persons.

78.0% of residents of Todd County speak English at home.
0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (21% speak English very well, 28% speak English well, 51% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (83% speak English very well, 17% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
21.0% of residents speak other language at home (82% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 6% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $111,210,000 ($11420 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $114,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $11,886,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $11,809,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $13,169,000
Federal grants: $56,685,000
Federal procurement contracts: $2,882,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $14,780,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $2,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $7,930,000
Federal Government insurance: $5,887,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,381
Here:  140 per 1000 residents
State:  72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 467
Here:  47 per 1000 residents
State:  48 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +18
Here:  +2 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -85
Here:  -9 per 1000 residents
State:  -1 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Todd County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.11 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  4.9
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.6
State:  4.1



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 19
  • 1995 to 1998: 160
  • 1990 to 1994: 267
  • 1980 to 1989: 562
  • 1970 to 1979: 697
  • 1960 to 1969: 584
  • 1950 to 1959: 141
  • 1940 to 1949: 74
  • 1939 or earlier: 262

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Todd County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 13
  • 2 rooms: 76
  • 3 rooms: 72
  • 4 rooms: 277
  • 5 rooms: 319
  • 6 rooms: 160
  • 7 rooms: 90
  • 8 rooms: 75
  • 9+ rooms: 27


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Todd County, South Dakota:
  • 1 room: 19
  • 2 rooms: 85
  • 3 rooms: 232
  • 4 rooms: 317
  • 5 rooms: 327
  • 6 rooms: 172
  • 7 rooms: 132
  • 8 rooms: 49
  • 9+ rooms: 20


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Todd County:
  • no bedroom: 24
  • 1 bedroom: 86
  • 2 bedrooms: 415
  • 3 bedrooms: 350
  • 4 bedrooms: 175
  • 5+ bedrooms: 59


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Todd County:
  • no bedroom: 26
  • 1 bedroom: 269
  • 2 bedrooms: 441
  • 3 bedrooms: 382
  • 4 bedrooms: 114
  • 5+ bedrooms: 121


Cars and other vehicles available in Todd County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 83
  • 1 vehicle: 341
  • 2 vehicles: 401
  • 3 vehicles: 170
  • 4 vehicles: 71
  • 5+ vehicles: 43


Cars and other vehicles available in Todd County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 316
  • 1 vehicle: 577
  • 2 vehicles: 330
  • 3 vehicles: 85
  • 4 vehicles: 28
  • 5+ vehicles: 17


59% of Todd County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 62% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 56% lived in South Dakota.

Todd County:  59.4%
State average:  56.2%


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

  • This state: 6906
  • Northeast: 34
  • Midwest: 1603
  • South: 85
  • West: 353

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $13,800


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 4%

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 (74.7%)
  • Electricity (9.8%)
  • Wood (9.2%)
  • Utility gas (3.5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2.8%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (63.2%)
  • Electricity (28.9%)
  • Wood (5.2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1.4%)
  • Utility gas (0.6%)
  • Other fuel (0.6%)



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): 5
Here:  0.7%
South Dakota:  5.6%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 25
Here:  5.6%
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.)



Todd County government finances in 2004:
  • Charges - All Other: $88,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $423,000
    Financial Administration: $122,000
    General - Other: $113,000
    Police Protection: $62,000
    Central Staff Services: $49,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $47,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $18,000
    Health Services - Other: $13,000
    General Public Buildings: $10,000
    Corrections - Other: $7,000
    Fire Protection: $7,000
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000
    Welfare - Other: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $16,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $273,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $194,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $79,000
  • Miscellaneous - Property Sale Other: $53,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $5,000
    Rents: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,149,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $39,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Property: $480,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $234,000
    NEC: $7,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $398,000


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)



Todd 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)

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

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Fatalities (per 100,000 population)

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