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Population in July 2007: 1,398. Population change since 2000: +1.5%
 

Males: 655  (46.9%)
Females: 743  (53.1%)
Median resident age:  38.6 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57445.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,900 (it was $38,125 in 2000)
Groton  $45,900
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $79,500 (it was $71,000 in 2000)
Groton  $79,500
South Dakota:  $118,700

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Races in Groton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Groton: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (51.0%), Norwegian (25.3%), Irish (8.2%), English (5.5%), Swedish (5.4%), United States (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/5/1888

Elevation: 1308 feet

Land area: 1.70 square miles.

Population density: 821 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Groton

  • High school or higher: 84.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Groton city

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 66.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

4 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.3%
South Dakota:  1.8%



According to our research there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Groton, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Groton to the number of sex offenders is 140 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Groton:  1.7% ($1,195)
South Dakota:  1.7% ($1,334)
Groton satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (132.3 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (323.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (758.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Andover, SD (13.7 miles) , Verdon, SD (14.4 miles) , Claremont, SD (16.4 miles) , Stratford, SD (16.8 miles) , Columbia, SD (18.4 miles) , Pierpont, SD (18.6 miles) , Conde, SD (20.4 miles) , Langford, SD (21.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $81,600
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $82,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $142,300
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $184,600
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $197,500
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $142,700
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $152,200

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Latitude: 45.45 N, Longitude: 98.10 W


71 people in nursing homes

Area code: 605

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Population change in the 1990s: +162 (+13.6%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Health care (21%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Personal and laundry services (2%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)


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Crime in Groton (2002):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 burglary (73.2 per 100,000)
  • 16 thefts (1170.4 per 100,000)
  • 1 auto theft (73.2 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 57.8 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Crime in Groton (2003):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 1 rape (74.2 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 4 burglaries (297.0 per 100,000)
  • 14 thefts (1039.3 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 121.8 (higher means more crime, US average = 321.8)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.15
US city average:  3.00

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Groton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/25/1969, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.3 miles away from the Groton city center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/23/2002, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.7 miles away from the city center .


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Hospitals/medical centers near Groton:
  • AVERA ST LUKES (about 28 miles; ABERDEEN, SD)
  • DAKOTA PLAINS SURGICAL CENTER LLP (about 28 miles; ABERDEEN, SD)
  • MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER-CAH (about 36 miles; BRITTON, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Groton, SD

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Groton:
  • ABERDEEN REGIONAL (about 23 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; ID: ABR)
  • HURON REGIONAL (about 74 miles; HURON, SD; ID: HON)
  • WATERTOWN MUNI (about 76 miles; WATERTOWN, SD; ID: ATY)
Other public-use airports nearest to Groton:
  • GROTON MUNI (about 6 miles; GROTON, SD; ID: 2E6)
  • BRITTON MUNI (about 35 miles; BRITTON, SD; ID: BTN)
  • THE SIGURD ANDERSON (about 44 miles; WEBSTER, SD; ID: 1D7)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Groton:
  • NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; ABERDEEN, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 118 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 118 miles; WAHPETON, ND; FT enrollment: 2,176)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 129 miles; FARGO, ND; FT enrollment: 8,836)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 149 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 149 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,771)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 176 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
Public high schools in Groton:
Public elementary/middle schools in Groton:
Library in Groton:
  • WAGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,954; Location: 209 N MAIN; 4,962 books; 388 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.3%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  5.8%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  1.9%
Whole state:  5.8%

Groton compared to South Dakota state average:

Groton, South Dakota environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Groton (2007 data):
  • First State Bank of Claremont: First State Bank Of Claremont at 7 East Highway 12, branch established on 1903-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $31.9 mil, Deposits: $24.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Groton Branch at 120 North Main Street, branch established on 1935-04-01. Info updated 2007-02-13: Bank assets: $398,671.0 mil, Deposits: $311,546.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 3239 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company



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2004 Presidential Election results in Brown County South Dakota:


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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 2$5,048$30,2881$124
Water Supply 1$2,834$34,0081$148
Parks and Recreation 0$0 7$1,324
Sewerage 1$2,391$28,6920$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$13
Streets and Highways 2$5,398$32,3880$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$10,056$40,2240$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 13$1,180
Financial Administration 2$4,769$28,6141$232
Totals for Government 11$30,496$33,26824$3,022



Groton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $308,000
    Sewerage: $132,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $173,000
    Electric Utilities: $14,000
    Sewerage: $9,000
    Water Utilities: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $430,000
    Water Utilities: $187,000
    General - Other: $167,000
    Financial Administration: $162,000
    Police Protection: $143,000
    Sewerage: $127,000
    Parks & Recreation: $122,000
    Regular Highways: $111,000
    Solid Waste Management: $60,000
    Fire Protection: $5,000
    Health Services - Other: $4,000
    Libraries: $3,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $60,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000
    All Other: $10,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Industrial Revenue: $330,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $887,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $125,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $926,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $240,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $90,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $86,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $29,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $23,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks & Recreation: $21,000
    General - Other: $10,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $319,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $773,000
    Water Utilities: $190,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $240,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $12,000
    General Support: $8,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $276,000
    Property: $171,000
    NEC: $8,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $431,000

5.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,736 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.87%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Spink County, SD  0.32% ($24,800 average AGI)
from Edmunds County, SD  0.30% ($48,810)
from Minnehaha County, SD  0.29% ($27,975)


6.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,256 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.29%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Minnehaha County, SD  0.65% ($29,670 average AGI)
to Pennington County, SD  0.24% ($24,455)
to Codington County, SD  0.23% ($29,406)


Strongest AM radio stations in Groton:
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KGIM (1420 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Groton:
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBFO (106.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSDN-FM (94.1 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K253AB (98.5 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Groton:
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

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