Java, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 120 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.1%
Males: 47  (39.3%)
Females: 73  (60.7%)
Median resident age:

31.7 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57452

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,697 (it was $29,125 in 2000)
Java:

$50,697
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,345 (it was $19,427 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $11,300 in 2000)
Java $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $184,474; detached houses: $183,121
March 2022 cost of living index in Java: -15365.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%

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  • Races in Java, SD (2022)
    • 14194.0%White alone
    • 74.7%Hispanic



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Java, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Java is 155 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (55.2%), Irish (25.9%), Armenian (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/3/1903

Elevation: 2079 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 250 people per square mile   (very low).

Java, South Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
South Dakota:

1.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Java town:

2.6% ($290)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (100.2 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (324.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (660.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Selby, SD (2.7 miles ),
Bowdle, SD (3.4 miles ),
Lowry, SD (3.7 miles),
Akaska, SD (4.0 miles),
Mound City, SD (4.2 miles),
Hoven, SD (4.3 miles ),
Glenham, SD (4.3 miles),
Hillsview, SD (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 45.50 N, Longitude: 99.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Java satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $220,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Java, SD residents
Average permit cost in Java, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+23.1%).
Most common industries in Java, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.7%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.1%)
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.9%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.0%)
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
Most common occupations in Java, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (21.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (16.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.0%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (12.0%)
  • Financial managers (8.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)

Average climate in Java, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Java-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Java town center .

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 tornado 7.0 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Java-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 53% 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 529.9 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 92.2 miles away from Java center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 186.5 miles away from Java 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 355.2 miles away from Java center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 308.8 miles away from Java center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 310.6 miles away from Java 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 Walworth County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Java:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SELBY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; SELBY, SD)
  • BOWDLE NH (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BOWDLE, SD)
  • BOWDLE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BOWDLE, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Java:

  • Northern State University (about 69 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 95 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 102 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 167 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • South Dakota State University (about 173 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 177 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 177 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Library in Java:

  • JAVA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Location: MUNICIPAL BUILDING ON MAIN ST.)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Java: Java Fire Department (A), Java City Hall (B), Java Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Walworth 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 Java and their reported violations in the past:

JAVA (Population served: 129, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In JUN-01-2014, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2014)
Average household size:
This town:

1.9 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

55.1%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Java:

Marital status in Java, SD
  • Never married: 13.8%
  • Now married: 76.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

For population 25 years and over in Java:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Java, SD (based on Walworth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,90315
Mainline Protestant1,59010
Catholic9482
Other141
None983-
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: 3
Walworth County:

5.73 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

9.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

11.45 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

10.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Walworth County:

29.5%
South Dakota:

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

12.1%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Java:

66.2%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Java:

65.3%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.3
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Java:

15.9%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Java:

6.3%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.4
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

42.3%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Java:

68.8%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.7%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Java, 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
Sewerage 0$0 1$18
Water Supply 0$0 1$18
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$18
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$18
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$85
Financial Administration 0$0 1$650
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$18
Totals for Government 0$0 11$825

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $23,000 ($191.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($41.67)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $24,000 ($200.00)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($166.67)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($100.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($91.67)
    Financial Administration: $10,000 ($83.33)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($50.00)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($41.67)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($25.00)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($16.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $25,000 ($208.33)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $137,000 ($1141.67)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $22,000 ($183.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($75.00)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($8.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($41.67)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $24,000 ($200.00)
  • Tax - Property: $34,000 ($283.33)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $21,000 ($175.00)
    Motor Vehicle License: $6,000 ($50.00)
    Other: $3,000 ($25.00)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,427,000 ($28558.33)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,408,000 ($28400.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($150.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $227,000 ($1891.67)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $33,000 ($275.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Java:

  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, 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.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Java:

  • KQSD-FM (91.9 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KMLO (100.7 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOLY-FM (99.5 FM; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Java:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.0mTotal length
  • $1,594,000Total costs
  • 1,514Total average daily traffic
  • 309Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Java)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Java Public School (Lat: 45.499722 Lon: -99.861778), Call Sign: KRL91, Licensee ID: L00080795,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.800 MHz, 153.845 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/1997, Expiration Date: 05/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2002, Registrant: War Hawk Civil Defense District, Fire Hall, Mobridge, SD 57601, Phone: (605) 845-2800

  • 4 Mi W Of Hwy 12 And Hwy 130 (Lat: 45.449167 Lon: -99.976222), Call Sign: WNUG239, Licensee ID: L00108257,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 09/08/2000, Expiration Date: 09/06/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006, Registrant: Web Water Development Assoc Inc, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 229-4749

  • 13-1 PRV, 13-1 Prv - 0.11mi N Of 124th St & 0.32mi E Of 318th Ave (Lat: 45.594972 Lon: -99.814278), Type: Upole, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQHB255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2017, Expiration Date: 06/15/2027, Certifier: John Gibbs, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 Pflumm Rd., Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • 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: 9333J, N9333J, N-9333J, Serial Number: 28-3430, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2010
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Alan Rau, 12021 315th Ave, Java, SD 57452, Other Owners: Robin Rau

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Java, SD
  • 61.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Utility gas
  • 13.3%Electricity
  • 5.0%Other fuel
  • 3.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Java, SD
  • 58.3%Electricity
  • 41.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Java compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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