Gann Valley, South Dakota

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Population in 2010: 14.
Males: (57.1%)
Females: (42.9%)
Median resident age:

64.0 years
South Dakota median age:

25.4 years

Zip code: 57341

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,084
Gann Valley:

$43,084
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,017

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $115,859
Gann Valley:

$115,859
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $204,588; detached houses: $168,758; mobile homes: $373,247
March 2022 cost of living index in Gann Valley: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (117.8 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (244.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (591.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kimball, SD (4.5 miles ),
Pukwana, SD (4.5 miles ),
Wessington Springs, SD (4.6 miles ),
Fort Thompson, SD (4.7 miles ),
Chamberlain, SD (4.8 miles ),
White Lake, SD (5.0 miles ),
Oacoma, SD (5.0 miles ),
Lane, SD (5.3 miles)

Latitude: 44.03 N, Longitude: 98.99 W

Area code: 605

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Tornado activity:

Gann Valley-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 52.6 miles away from the Gann Valley place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gann Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 205% 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 578.2 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 24.3 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 87.7 miles away from Gann Valley 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 30.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 183.5 miles away from Gann Valley 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 350.4 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 Buffalo County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gann Valley:

  • Northern State University (about 102 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 112 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 115 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 135 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 160 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northeast Community College (about 160 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 163 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gann Valley: Buffalo County Courthouse (A), Buffalo County Rural Fire Protection District 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

1.8 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.5%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gann Valley:

  • Never married: 100.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Gann Valley:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gann Valley, SD (based on Buffalo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7872
Mainline Protestant1772
Other1621
None786-
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 convenience stores (with gas): 2
Buffalo County:

9.55 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

13.5%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

38.6%
State:

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

27.0%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Gann Valley:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • 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)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gann Valley:

  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Gann Valley:

  • KTSD-TV (Channel 10; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPLO-TV (Channel 6; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 23.2mTotal length
  • $162,000Total costs
  • 2,880Total average daily traffic
  • 466Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,169Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Gann Valley)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0BME, Licensee ID: L01057842, Grant Date: 12/01/2016, Expiration Date: 12/01/2026, Certifier: John W Naser, Registrant: John W Naser, 35027 222nd St., Gann Valley, SD 57341

  • Call Sign: N0FNR, Licensee ID: L00672272, Grant Date: 07/30/2014, Expiration Date: 09/06/2024, Certifier: Mary L Naser, Registrant: Mary L Naser, 35027 222 St, Gann Valley, SD 57341


FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-36-300 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 113 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2329Y, N2329Y, N-2329Y, Serial Number: 36-8160002, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 09/04/2019
    Registrant (LLC): Valley Spraying Service LLC, 23534 Sd Highway 45, Gann Valley, SD 57341
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-36-375 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-720 (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3833E, N3833E, N-3833E, Serial Number: 36-7802024, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 06/08/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 09/28/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Valley Spraying Service LLC, 23534 Sd Highway 45, Gann Valley, SD 57341
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-34AG (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 502VS, N502VS, N-502VS, Serial Number: 502B-2889, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 09/28/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Valley Spraying Service LLC, 23534 Sd Highway 45, Gann Valley, SD 57341
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6282J, N6282J, N-6282J, Serial Number: 32R-7680349, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 06/23/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 02/14/2008
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James L Lutter, 23534 S D Hwy 45, Gann Valley, SD 57341, Other Owners: Cindy Lutter
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7ECA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6349N, N6349N, N-6349N, Serial Number: 151, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 01/17/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Joshua O Lutter, 23534 Sd Hwy 45, Gann Valley, SD 57341
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7150W, N7150W, N-7150W, Serial Number: 28-958, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 12/27/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant (Individual): James L Lutter, 23534 Sd Highway 45, Gann Valley, SD 57341
  • Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1820 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: WALTER M601E-11 (751 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 751WC, N751WC, N-751WC, Serial Number: R1820033, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 12/05/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/29/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Valley Spraying Service LLC, 23534 Sd Highway 45, Gann Valley, SD 57341

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gann Valley, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Gann Valley compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly 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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