Hermosa, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 380 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +20.6%
Males: 190  (50.1%)
Females: 190  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

46.5 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57744.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,764 (it was $35,341 in 2000)
Hermosa:

$51,764
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,408 (it was $13,147 in 2000)

Hermosa town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $100,456 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Hermosa:

$100,456
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,827; detached houses: $190,050; mobile homes: $67,614
March 2022 cost of living index in Hermosa: 74.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.6%
(11.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hermosa, SD (2022)
    • 27374.4%White alone
    • 5013.6%Hispanic
    • 236.3%Two or more races
    • 174.6%American Indian alone
    • 61.6%Asian alone
    • 10.3%Other race alone

Races in Hermosa detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Hermosa, South Dakota as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hermosa is 117 to 1.


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Hermosa, SD City Guides:

Ancestries: German (26.5%), Irish (11.8%), English (7.1%), Eastern European (3.5%), Scandinavian (3.5%), Norwegian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3303 feet

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 977 people per square mile   (low).

Hermosa, South Dakota map

6 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.6%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Hermosa town:

3.5% ($1,313)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (16.5 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (289.4 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (797.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fairburn, SD (3.2 miles),
Keystone, SD (3.5 miles ),
Colonial Pine Hills, SD (3.6 miles ),
Green Valley, SD (3.8 miles ),
Rapid Valley, SD (4.0 miles ),
Rapid City, SD (4.1 miles ),
Box Elder, SD (4.5 miles ),
Hill City, SD (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 43.84 N, Longitude: 103.19 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Hermosa, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hermosa, SD in 2022
Hermosa satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $166,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,900
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $97,600
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $77,100
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $68,800
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,600
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $83,800
  • 2005: 13 buildings, average cost: $81,200
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $68,700
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $111,900
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $101,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Hermosa, SD residents
Average permit cost in Hermosa, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+30.7%).
Most common industries in Hermosa, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.6%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.0%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.3%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (21.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Hermosa, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (21.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.6%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.6%)
  • Cashiers (11.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.2%)

Average climate in Hermosa, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Hermosa, South Dakota average temperatures Hermosa, South Dakota average precipitation Hermosa, South Dakota humidity Hermosa, South Dakota wind speed Hermosa, South Dakota snowfall Hermosa, South Dakota sunshine Hermosa, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 91.3. This is worse than average.

City:

91.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 4.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.50
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0332. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0332
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 37.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 24.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.4
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.22. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.22
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Hermosa-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1991, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Hermosa town center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/22/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hermosa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 387% 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 373.2 miles away from Hermosa center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 156.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 528.1 miles away from Hermosa center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 138.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 140.4 miles away from Hermosa center
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 378.0 miles away from Hermosa center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Custer County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Fires: 4, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hermosa topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hermosa:

  • BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)
  • WESTHILLS VILLAGE HEALTH CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)
  • RAPID CITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)
  • RAPID CITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOSPICE OF THE HILLS (Hospital, about 15 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)
  • BLACK HILLS REHAB HOSP (Hospital, about 16 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)
  • BLACK HILLS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)
  • SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER LLC Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; RAPID CITY, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hermosa:

  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 17 miles; Rapid City, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,102)
  • Black Hills State University (about 57 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Chadron State College (about 72 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Casper College (about 173 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Sheridan College (about 197 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 206 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 212 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)

Public elementary/middle schools in Hermosa:

  • HERMOSA ELEMENTARY - 04 (Students: 139, Location: 11 4TH ST, Grades: KG-8)
  • RED SHIRT SCHOOL - 04 (Location: RED SHIRT VILLAGE, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Hermosa

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hermosa: Hermosa Volunteer Fire Department (A), Hermosa Branch Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: State Game Lodge (Custer State Park).

Custer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

HERMOSA WATER USERS ASSOCIATION (Population served: 108, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-15-2005), St Public Notif received (APR-27-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-18-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
HERMOSA-OLD SYSTEM (Population served: 51, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2010, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-24-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-22-2007), St Public Notif issued (JUL-14-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif issued (JUL-13-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif issued (JUL-12-2007)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.6%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

13.3%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Hermosa:

Marital status in Hermosa, SD
  • Never married: 33.6%
  • Now married: 43.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 17.1%

For population 25 years and over in Hermosa:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hermosa, SD (based on Custer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6716
Evangelical Protestant73513
Catholic3683
Other101
None5,432-
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
This county:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Custer County:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Custer County:

8.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
This county:

24.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Custer County:

26.4%
South Dakota:

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

14.7%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hermosa:

44.2%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

39.8%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Hermosa:

29.4
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

31.9%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.2%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Hermosa:

6.8
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

38.1%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Hermosa:

49.7%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

79.5%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hermosa, SD Residents
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
Financial Administration 2$17,826$106,9560$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$2,564
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,771
Totals for Government 2$17,826$106,95611$4,335

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($68.42)
    Sewerage: $14,000 ($36.84)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $103,000 ($271.05)
    Police Protection: $62,000 ($163.16)
    Regular Highways: $51,000 ($134.21)
    Central Staff Services: $43,000 ($113.16)
    Water Utilities: $40,000 ($105.26)
    Sewerage: $38,000 ($100.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $37,000 ($97.37)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($15.79)
    Natural Resources - Other: $5,000 ($13.16)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($10.53)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($2.63)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($7.89)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $22,000 ($57.89)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $65,000 ($171.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($92.11)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($23.68)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($31.58)
    Rents: $4,000 ($10.53)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($5.26)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $103,000 ($271.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($5.26)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $126,000 ($331.58)
    Property: $52,000 ($136.84)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $29,000 ($76.32)
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,000 ($21.05)
    Other License: $6,000 ($15.79)
    Public Utility License: $3,000 ($7.89)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($5.26)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.63)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $553,000 ($1455.26)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $531,000 ($1397.37)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,000 ($57.89)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $299,000 ($786.84)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($105.26)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hermosa:

  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOTA (1380 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KIMM (1150 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: KIMM RADIO, INC.)
  • KZMX (580 AM; 2 kW; HOT SPRINGS, SD; Owner: MT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KTOQ (1340 AM; 1 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: HAUGO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KDSJ (980 AM; 5 kW; DEADWOOD, SD; Owner: GOLDRUSH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFCR (1490 AM; 1 kW; CUSTER, SD; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hermosa:

  • KLMP (97.9 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: BETHESDA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KQRQ (92.3 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: NEW GENERATION BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KAWK (105.1 FM; CUSTER, SD; Owner: MOUNT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIQK (104.1 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: HAUGO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KZLK (106.3 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: STEVEN E.DUFFY)
  • KKMK (93.9 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • K258AJ (99.5 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KOUT (98.7 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KRKI (99.5 FM; NEWCASTLE, WY; Owner: MICHAEL RADIO GROUP)
  • KSLT (107.3 FM; SPEARFISH, SD; Owner: BETHESDA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KFXS (100.3 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KBHE-FM (89.3 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KZZI (95.9 FM; BELLE FOURCHE, SD; Owner: WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA BROADCASTING, L)
  • KDDX (101.1 FM; SPEARFISH, SD; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)
  • KSQY (95.1 FM; DEADWOOD, SD; Owner: HAUGO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KRCS (93.1 FM; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • K212BE (90.3 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K221DN (92.1 FM; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: ASSOCIATED INVESTORS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hermosa:

  • KOTA-TV (Channel 3; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)
  • KEVN-TV (Channel 7; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: KEVN, INC.)
  • KBHE-TV (Channel 9; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K33CO (Channel 33; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KNBN (Channel 21; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZWB-LP (Channel 27; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCLO-TV (Channel 15; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF RAPID CITY, INC.)
  • K55AV (Channel 55; PRINGLE, SD; Owner: SD BD.OF DIRECTORS EDUC'L.TELLCOMM.)
  • K28DP (Channel 28; CUSTER, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF RAPID CITY, INC.)

Hermosa fatal accident list:

Jun 29, 2012 12:54 AM, Sr-40, Sr-79, Lat: 43.839703, Lon: -103.199575, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 35.4mTotal length
  • $689,000Total costs
  • 19,278Total average daily traffic
  • 1,898Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,646Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Hermosa, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hermosa, SD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Hermosa)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

45 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 6.5 Mi Se (Lat: 43.773889 Lon: -103.222139), Call Sign: KNHM956, Licensee ID: L00108707,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.475 MHz, Grant Date: 12/12/2003, Expiration Date: 12/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2014, Registrant: Hermosa Water Users Association, Hcr 83 Box 8, Hermosa, SD 57744

  • 7.2 Km Sse (Lat: 43.776111 Lon: -103.144917), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: KNHU555,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2004, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 06/07/2014, Certifier: Rick Fox, Registrant: Atlas License Company, 1725-A North Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: (317) 351-4865, Fax: (317) 351-4870, Email:

  • 10 Mi Se (Lat: 43.775833 Lon: -103.055472), Type: Mast, Structure height: 11.9 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WSJ986,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.960 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/2014, Expiration Date: 03/22/2025, Registrant: Western Communications, Inc., 3106 Cambell Street, Rapid City, SD 57701-4119, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • 2 3/4 Mi. Se Of Hermosa, Sd (Lat: 43.809417 Lon: -103.179333), Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WME907,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6950.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/1992, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2012, Registrant: Brooks, Pierce, Et Al., Raleigh, NC 27602, Phone: (919) 839-0300, Fax: (919) 839-0304, Email:

  • Hermosa, 1.9 Miles S Of Hermosa, Sd (Lat: 43.809417 Lon: -103.179333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQAC605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/2004, Expiration Date: 06/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/08/2009, Certifier: William F Duhamel, Registrant: Hse Communications, Inc., 1501 W. Campus Drive, Unit E, Littleton, CO 80120, Phone: (303) 798-1700, Fax: (303) 730-6101, Email:

  • HART RANCH, Eastside Of Hwy 79/23801 S Hwy 79 (Lat: 43.932056 Lon: -103.196250), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 99 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WQSY769,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6755.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2023, Expiration Date: 12/10/2033, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • HERMODA, Se 1/4 Ne 1/4 Section 2, Township 3 S, Range 7 E (Lat: 43.820194 Lon: -103.240750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 96.9 m, Call Sign: WQTE280,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2014, Expiration Date: 01/14/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2023, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St., 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • 1.9 Mi S Of (Lat: 43.809417 Lon: -103.179333), Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: KAU47, Licensee ID: L00022211,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7100.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/1993, Expiration Date: 06/01/2006, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2006, Registrant: Duhamel Broadcasting Enterprises, 518 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-2717

  • 1.9 Mi S Of (Lat: 43.809417 Lon: -103.179333), Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: KAW63, Licensee ID: L00022211,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6875.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/1993, Expiration Date: 06/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/08/2009, Registrant: Duhamel Broadcasting Enterprises, 518 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701-2717

  • Hermosa, 1.9 Mi S Of (Lat: 43.809417 Lon: -103.179333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: KRZ89,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6937.50 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/1993, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/22/2013, Registrant: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 663-8000, Fax: (202) 663-8007, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hermosa)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Hermosa)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 32 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Hermosa, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (61.5%), and Structure Fires (29.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hermosa, SD
    • 13161.5%Outside Fires
    • 6329.6%Structure Fires
    • 136.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 62.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hermosa, SD
Most common first names in Hermosa, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1677.7 years
William1280.3 years
George781.9 years
Thomas683.0 years
Charles482.2 years
Esther473.7 years
Margaret482.7 years
Mary487.0 years
Donald475.3 years
Gladys389.0 years
Most common last names in Hermosa, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown683.5 years
Oneill684.7 years
Lintz485.2 years
Mcmahon486.7 years
Mead478.0 years
Mills481.3 years
Kaiser382.0 years
Hartshorn384.0 years
Hasselstrom382.0 years
Knapp369.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hermosa, SD
  • 52.3%Electricity
  • 29.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.3%Wood
  • 4.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hermosa, SD
  • 47.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.5%Wood
  • 17.6%Utility gas
  • 11.8%Electricity


Hermosa 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 above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 11 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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