Virgil, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 25 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
Males: (25.0%)
Females: 19  (75.0%)
Median resident age:

36.2 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57379

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,228 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
Virgil:

$37,228
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,702 (it was $23,226 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Virgil $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $739,485; detached houses: $734,060
March 2022 cost of living index in Virgil: -12394.0 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Virgil, SD (2022)
    • 2187.5%White alone
    • 28.3%American Indian alone



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Virgil, South Dakota as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Virgil is 12 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (25.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/16/1916

Elevation: 1310 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 25 people per square mile   (very low).

Virgil, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Virgil town:

2.0% ($199)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (99.3 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (242.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (568.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alpena, SD (2.8 miles ),
Wolsey, SD (2.9 miles ),
Huron, SD (3.4 miles ),
Morningside, SD (3.6 miles),
Broadland, SD (3.8 miles),
Lane, SD (3.9 miles),
Wessington Springs, SD (4.0 miles ),
Wessington, SD (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 44.29 N, Longitude: 98.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Virgil satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Virgil, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Virgil-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.5 miles away from the Virgil town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 6/24/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the town center caused $510,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Virgil-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 179% 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 603.7 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 48.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 150.7 miles away from Virgil center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 107.9 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 34.4 miles away from Virgil 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 382.2 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 Beadle County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, 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).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Virgil:

  • SUNQUEST HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HURON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Virgil:

  • Northern State University (about 81 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 82 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 96 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 129 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 133 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 146 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Wayne State College (about 159 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)

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Beadle 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:

1.8 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

55.6%
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 Virgil:

Marital status in Virgil, SD
  • Never married: 15.4%
  • Now married: 30.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 46.4%

For population 25 years and over in Virgil:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Virgil, SD (based on Beadle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,46314
Evangelical Protestant3,53122
Catholic2,2352
Other2232
None6,946-
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: 5
Beadle County:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Beadle County:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

8.28 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

8.91 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.9%
South Dakota:

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

14.3%
State:

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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$500
Totals for Government 0$0 1$500

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $14,000 ($560.00)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($120.00)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($120.00)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($40.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($80.00)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($360.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($160.00)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($200.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($1800.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Virgil:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Virgil:

  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • K217CE (91.3 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.4mTotal length
  • $2,678,000Total costs
  • 1,822Total average daily traffic
  • 512Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,308Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: W0BHP, Licensee ID: L00211114, Grant Date: 05/26/1995, Expiration Date: 05/26/2005, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2007, Registrant: Hazel I Curtis, Rr 1 Box 13, Virgil, SD 57379

  • Call Sign: W0VHB, Licensee ID: L00805633, Grant Date: 01/18/2014, Expiration Date: 03/29/2024, Registrant: Carol J Gildemaster, Rt 1 Box 15, Virgil, SD 57379

  • Call Sign: W0VQC, Licensee ID: L00088831, Grant Date: 04/02/1997, Expiration Date: 04/02/2007, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2009, Registrant: Frank L Curtis Jr, Rr 1 Box 13, Virgil, SD 57379

  • Call Sign: KE0NBA, Licensee ID: L02099655, Grant Date: 04/24/2017, Expiration Date: 04/24/2027, Certifier: Leslie M Larghe, Registrant: Leslie M Larghe, 475 First Ave, Virgil, SD 57379-6410


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Virgil, SD
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Virgil, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Virgil compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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