Brentford, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 87 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +33.8%
Males: 36  (41.8%)
Females: 51  (58.2%)
Median resident age:

59.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57429

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,489 (it was $55,625 in 2000)
Brentford:

$61,489
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $48,380 (it was $21,921 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Brentford $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $98,256; detached houses: $137,172; mobile homes: $27,380
March 2022 cost of living index in Brentford: -22326.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (35.5%), Irish (19.4%), Dutch (12.9%), French (9.7%), Swedish (9.7%), Polish (6.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/06/1906

Elevation: 1297 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 527 people per square mile   (low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,084 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $437 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (137.1 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (247.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (580.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mellette, SD (2.9 miles ),
Conde, SD (3.3 miles),
Stratford, SD (3.3 miles),
Verdon, SD (3.5 miles),
Northville, SD (3.5 miles),
Mansfield, SD (3.6 miles),
Turton, SD (3.7 miles),
Warner, SD (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 45.16 N, Longitude: 98.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Brentford, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brentford, SD in 2022

Brentford satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Brentford, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.9. This is better than average.

City:

57.9
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 21.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.35. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.35
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Brentford-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.7 miles away from the Brentford town center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.4 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Brentford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 16% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 605.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 84.4 miles away from Brentford center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 116.3 miles away from Brentford center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 104.8 miles away from Brentford center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 167.8 miles away from the city 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 94.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Spink County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, 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).
Brentford topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brentford:

  • Northern State University (about 22 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 96 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 114 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 133 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 134 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 135 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 138 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Brentford Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Spink County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Brentford and their reported violations in the past:

BRENTFORD (Population served: 77, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2006), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-2006), St Public Notif received (DEC-20-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-02-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-02-2013)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-19-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-25-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2010)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.3%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Brentford:

Marital status in Brentford, SD
  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 20.7%

For population 25 years and over in Brentford:

  • High school or higher: 87.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brentford, SD (based on Spink County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1526
Mainline Protestant2,05811
Evangelical Protestant40810
Other--
None1,797-
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. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Spink County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

5.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Spink County:

8.95 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Spink County:

28.3%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Spink County:

20.5%
South Dakota:

14.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$561
Financial Administration 0$0 1$204
Totals for Government 0$0 5$764

Brentford government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $17,000 ($195.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($149.43)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($114.94)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($114.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($80.46)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($57.47)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($34.48)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($22.99)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($91.95)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($103.45)

Brentford government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $20,000 ($229.89)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($80.46)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $6,000 ($68.97)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($11.49)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000 ($241.38)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($45.98)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($252.87)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($45.98)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($11.49)

Brentford government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $200,000 ($2298.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $193,000 ($2218.39)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($80.46)

Brentford government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $133,000 ($1528.74)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $78,000 ($896.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Brentford:

  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KGIM (1420 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KQKD (1380 AM; 0 kW; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brentford:

  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KSDN-FM (94.1 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBFO (106.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Brentford:

  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K24DT (Channel 24; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K35FJ (Channel 35; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.2mTotal length
  • $655,000Total costs
  • 433Total average daily traffic
  • 11Total average daily truck traffic
  • 436Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brentford, SD
  • 80.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brentford, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Brentford compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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