Dante, South Dakota

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Population in 2021: 69 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.9%
 
Males: 34  (50.0%)
Females: 35  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

33.7 years
South Dakota median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 57329

Estimated median household income in 2021: $73,081 (it was $35,833 in 2000)
Dante:

$73,081
SD:

$66,143

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $34,098 (it was $14,197 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $131,729 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Dante:

$131,729
SD:

$219,900

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $137,397; detached houses: $135,904

Median gross rent in 2021: $666.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dante: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 12.4%
(11.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Dante, SD (2021)
    • 8796.7%White alone
    • 22.2%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: Czech (44.1%), German (29.4%), American (11.8%), Irish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/21/1909

Elevation: 1400 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 158 people per square mile   (very low).

Dante, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,358 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,117 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (80.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (165.9 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (542.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wagner, SD (2.5 miles ),
Avon, SD (2.6 miles ),
Marty, SD (3.6 miles ),
Ravinia, SD (3.7 miles),
Verdel, NE (4.0 miles),
Delmont, SD (4.0 miles ),
Monowi, NE (4.0 miles),
Tyndall, SD (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 43.04 N, Longitude: 98.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Dante, SD in 2021
Distribution of house value in Dante, SD in 2021

Dante satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

1.9%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Average climate in Dante, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Dante-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Dante town center .

On 6/5/1962, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dante-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 241% 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 630.7 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 101.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 40.6 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 54.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 210.6 miles away from Dante center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 377.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Charles Mix County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Dante:

  • WAGNER DIALYSIS OF SANFORD HEALTH (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; WAGNER, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dante:

  • University of South Dakota (about 67 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
  • Northeast Community College (about 80 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 80 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Wayne State College (about 82 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 101 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • South Dakota State University (about 113 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Central Community College (about 149 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)

Points of interest:

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

Charles Mix County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dante:

Marital status in Dante, SD
  • Never married: 34.1%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 1.3%

For population 25 years and over in Dante:

  • High school or higher: 90.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
South Dakota average:

10.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dante, SD (based on Charles Mix County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,7886
Evangelical Protestant1,69013
Mainline Protestant1,59412
Other891
None2,968-
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: 4
Charles Mix County:

4.47 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

14.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

6.71 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

9.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.8%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.9%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

41.3%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.1%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

32.5
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dante:

20.3%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

23.5%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.4
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

30.0%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Dante:

51.4%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Dante:

84.9%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dante, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
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$48
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$75
Totals for Government 0$0 5$122

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($57.97)
    Other: $3,000 ($43.48)
  • Tax - Alcoholic Beverage License: $109,000 ($1579.71)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($231.88)
    Property: $11,000 ($159.42)
    Pari - mutuels Sales: $3,000 ($43.48)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dante:

  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Dante:

  • K50FH (Channel 50; WAGNER, SD; Owner: SD BD.OF DIRECTORS EDUC'L.TELLCOMM.)
  • K33GX (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K57BX (Channel 57; LAKE ANDES, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • $1,770,000Total costs
  • 551Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total average daily truck traffic
  • 551Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dante, SD
  • 60.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 10.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dante, SD
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Dante compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value 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 significantly 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 significantly above state average.
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