Highmore, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 632 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -25.7%
 
Males: 312  (49.5%)
Females: 320  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

49.8 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57345.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,854 (it was $29,135 in 2000)
Highmore:

$69,854
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,015 (it was $17,309 in 2000)

Highmore city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $93,647 (it was $32,100 in 2000)
Highmore:

$93,647
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,616; detached houses: $108,328; mobile homes: $64,423

Median gross rent in 2022: $871.

March 2022 cost of living index in Highmore: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%
(6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Highmore, SD (2022)
    • 75596.8%White alone
    • 141.8%Two or more races
    • 70.9%Hispanic

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



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Highmore, South Dakota as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Highmore is 285 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (56.0%), Norwegian (14.1%), English (4.7%), Irish (4.1%), American (3.5%), Italian (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 6/30/1882

Elevation: 1888 feet

Land area: 1.91 square miles.

Population density: 331 people per square mile   (very low).

Highmore, South Dakota map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,604 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,184 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (150.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (284.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (620.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ree Heights, SD (3.4 miles),
Harrold, SD (3.8 miles ),
Miller, SD (4.7 miles ),
St. Lawrence, SD (5.0 miles ),
Blunt, SD (5.2 miles ),
Lower Brule, SD (5.6 miles ),
Orient, SD (5.6 miles),
Fort Thompson, SD (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 44.52 N, Longitude: 99.44 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $129,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Highmore, SD residents
Average permit cost in Highmore, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+2.3%).
Most common industries in Highmore, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.6%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.5%)
  • Public administration (7.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.4%)
  • Health care (18.0%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (3.9%)
  • Social assistance (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Highmore, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Top executives (3.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)

Average climate in Highmore, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Highmore-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.1 miles away from the Highmore city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/9/1971, a category F3 tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Highmore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 192% 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 552.4 miles away from Highmore 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 21.1 miles away from Highmore 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 340.8 miles away from Highmore center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 124.1 miles away from Highmore center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 184.1 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 69.5 miles away from Highmore 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 Hyde County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Highmore topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Highmore:

  • HIGHMORE HEALTH (410 8TH STREET SE)

Airports located in Highmore:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Highmore:

  • Northern State University (about 80 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 133 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 148 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of Mary (about 166 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 173 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of South Dakota (about 174 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 182 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)

Public high school in Highmore:

Public elementary/middle schools in Highmore:

See full list of schools located in Highmore

Library in Highmore:

  • HYDE COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $52,264; Location: 107 COMMERCIAL AVE SE; 15,408 books; 423 audio materials; 545 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 29 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Highmore: Highmore Fire Department and Ambulance (A), Hyde County Library (B), Hyde County Courthouse (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Prairie View Motel (220 US Highway 14 West).

Hyde 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 Highmore and their reported violations in the past:

HIGHMORE (Population served: 795, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2011, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-24-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-10-2011)
  • Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JAN-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-24-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-26-2011)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.9%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
38 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
37 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Highmore (2011 data):

  • Quoin Financial Bank: Highmore Branch at 209 Commercial Street Se, branch established on 1901/01/01. Info updated 2008/03/18: Bank assets: $130.7 mil, Deposits: $115.1 mil, headquarters in Miller, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: M & H Financial Services, Inc.
  • Heartland State Bank: Highmore Branch at 112 Commercial Avenue, branch established on 1994/01/10. Info updated 2007/04/17: Bank assets: $71.0 mil, Deposits: $57.7 mil, headquarters in Redfield, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Wessington Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Highmore:

Marital status in Highmore, SD
  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

For population 25 years and over in Highmore:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Highmore
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Highmore, SD (based on Hyde County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2453
Mainline Protestant6162
Evangelical Protestant1712
None--
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: 1
This county:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Hyde County:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hyde County:

9.6%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.8%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

65.6%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

34.4%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Highmore:

27.6
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.0%
South Dakota:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Highmore:

6.1
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

18.8%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

49.4%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Highmore:

84.2%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Highmore, 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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $277,000 ($438.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $227,000 ($359.18)
    Water Utilities: $165,000 ($261.08)
    Solid Waste Management: $138,000 ($218.35)
    Financial Administration: $71,000 ($112.34)
    Police Protection: $70,000 ($110.76)
    Sewerage: $43,000 ($68.04)
    Air Transportation: $39,000 ($61.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $36,000 ($56.96)
    Central Staff Services: $29,000 ($45.89)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($9.49)
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000 ($3.16)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($3.16)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($3.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $94,000 ($148.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $14,000 ($22.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $113,000 ($178.80)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($20.57)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $135,000 ($213.61)
    Sewerage: $106,000 ($167.72)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($20.57)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $30,000 ($47.47)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $61,000 ($96.52)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $34,000 ($53.80)
    Special Assessments: $18,000 ($28.48)
    Sale of Property: $14,000 ($22.15)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($22.15)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($6.33)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $159,000 ($251.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000 ($50.63)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($7.91)
    Other: $3,000 ($4.75)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $489,000 ($773.73)
    Property: $439,000 ($694.62)
    Other License: $4,000 ($6.33)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,204,000 ($1905.06)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,026,000 ($1623.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $178,000 ($281.65)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,470,000 ($2325.95)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $30,000 ($47.47)

Businesses in Highmore, SD

  • Ford: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Highmore:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Highmore:

  • KTSD-FM (91.1 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPLO-FM (94.5 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Highmore:

  • KTSD-TV (Channel 10; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPRY-TV (Channel 4; PIERRE, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)

Highmore fatal accident list:

Sep 12, 2020 10:30 PM, Us-14, Lat: 44.527469, Lon: -99.450447, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 15, 2008 04:46 PM, Us-14, Sr-47, Lat: 44.527550, Lon: -99.441590, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 26, 1988 05:40 AM, 47, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 1, 1987 09:15 AM, Us 14, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.4mTotal length
  • $135,000Total costs
  • 620Total average daily traffic
  • 157Total average daily truck traffic
  • 920Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Highmore, SD)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB0EYA, Licensee ID: L00636586, Grant Date: 03/13/2013, Expiration Date: 05/11/2023, Certifier: John J Sleger, Registrant: John J Sleger, Highmore, SD 57345

  • Call Sign: KC0AF, Licensee ID: L00079233, Grant Date: 04/15/1996, Expiration Date: 04/15/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2008, Registrant: James M Whipple, Box 173, Highmore, SD 57345

  • Call Sign: N0WRP, Licensee ID: L00636638, Grant Date: 02/10/2003, Expiration Date: 05/11/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2015, Registrant: Adeline H Whipple, Box 173, Highmore, SD 57345

  • Call Sign: AD7BA, Previous Call Sign: KD7MEU, Licensee ID: L00334632, Grant Date: 08/19/2011, Expiration Date: 08/19/2021, Cancellation Date: 09/20/2011, Certifier: Michael D Bryan, Registrant: Michael D Bryan, 316 Commercial Ave Se, Highmore, SD 57345

  • Call Sign: N0ICW, Previous Call Sign: AD7BA, Licensee ID: L00334632, Grant Date: 07/31/2021, Expiration Date: 09/20/2031, Certifier: Michael D Bryan, Registrant: Michael D Bryan, 316 Commercial Ave Se, Highmore, SD 57345



FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Highmore)
Most common first names in Highmore, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2277.6 years
James1573.3 years
Mary1584.6 years
William1380.7 years
Robert1271.2 years
Henry1283.2 years
Charles1081.9 years
Frank1076.4 years
George981.6 years
Anna986.7 years
Most common last names in Highmore, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bouzek1180.8 years
Lusk977.1 years
Larson976.5 years
Christensen983.6 years
Jensen985.9 years
Lafurge875.7 years
Johnson876.5 years
Haiwick780.9 years
Taylor758.4 years
Hanson678.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Highmore, SD
  • 48.1%Electricity
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.2%Other fuel
  • 1.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Highmore, SD
  • 63.8%Electricity
  • 34.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Utility gas


Highmore 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 6 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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