Lebanon, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 31 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -64.0%
Males: (30.4%)
Females: 22  (69.6%)
Median resident age:

30.6 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57455

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,979 (it was $25,625 in 2000)
Lebanon:

$58,979
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,522 (it was $16,135 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $11,161 (it was $17,000 in 2000)
Lebanon:

$11,161
SD:

$245,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Lebanon: 72.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.3%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Lebanon, South Dakota as of May 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lebanon is 23 to 1.


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Ancestries: Dutch (57.1%), American (28.6%), Norwegian (14.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 1/2/1917

Elevation: 1953 feet

Land area: 0.53 square miles.

Population density: 58 people per square mile   (very low).

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

2.5% ($433)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (130.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (317.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (646.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Gettysburg, SD (3.1 miles ),
Hoven, SD (3.4 miles ),
Tolstoy, SD (3.5 miles),
Seneca, SD (3.6 miles),
Onaka, SD (4.1 miles),
Lowry, SD (4.5 miles),
Agar, SD (4.7 miles),
Akaska, SD (5.0 miles)

Latitude: 45.07 N, Longitude: 99.77 W

Area code: 605

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

Lebanon satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Lebanon, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lebanon-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.4 miles away from the Lebanon town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 tornado 32.3 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Lebanon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 52% 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 534.8 miles away from Lebanon 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 61.8 miles away from the city 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 343.6 miles away from Lebanon center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 185.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 308.3 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 165.1 miles away from Lebanon 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 Potter County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lebanon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lebanon:

  • GETTYSBURG MEM HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; GETTYSBURG, SD)
  • OAHE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GETTYSBURG, SD)
  • GETTYSBURG MEMORIAL HOSP - CRITICAL ACCESS HOSP (Hospital, about 10 miles away; GETTYSBURG, SD)
  • HOLY INFANT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; HOVEN, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lebanon:

  • Northern State University (about 69 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 124 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 132 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota State University (about 156 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 175 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 181 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 183 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Potter 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:

2.0 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

47.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lebanon:

Marital status in Lebanon, SD
  • Never married: 39.7%
  • Now married: 19.8%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 27.5%

For population 25 years and over in Lebanon:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lebanon, SD (based on Potter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2452
Evangelical Protestant5126
Mainline Protestant3953
Other351
None142-
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
Potter County:

13.74 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Potter County:

18.32 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

13.74 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Potter County:

9.5%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Potter County:

27.0%
State:

27.7%
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 2$4,884$29,3041$1,828
Financial Administration 0$0 1$3,517
Totals for Government 2$4,884$29,3042$5,345

Lebanon government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $10,000 ($322.58)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($290.32)
    Water Utilities: $7,000 ($225.81)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($193.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($161.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($161.29)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($32.26)

Lebanon government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $4,000 ($129.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($96.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($161.29)
  • Tax - Property: $1,335,000 ($43064.52)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($451.61)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($32.26)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lebanon:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lebanon:

  • KQSD-FM (91.9 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K214BH (90.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, SD; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KMLO (100.7 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lebanon:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.8mTotal length
  • $2,000Total costs
  • 2,115Total average daily traffic
  • 210Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,780Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Joe Cruz, 0.04 Miles North Of Cr 104 / 160 St. / Old Us Hwy. 212, 0.19 Miles West Of Sr 47 (Lat: 45.072111 Lon: -99.781194), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Amouledous@aircell.Com, , Itasc-a, Phone: (630) 647-1026

  • Marguerite Elias, 0.04 Miles North Of Cr 104 / 160 St. / Old Us Hwy. 212, 0.19 Miles West Of Sr 47 (Lat: 45.072111 Lon: -99.781194), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Gogo LLC, Amouledous@aircell.Com, , Itasc-a, Phone: (630) 647-1026

  • Brad Hunsberger, 15898 Highway 47 (Lat: 45.086472 Lon: -99.775639), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 46107 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Bhunsberger@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Brad P Hunsberger, 15898 Highway 47 (Lat: 45.086472 Lon: -99.775639), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 46107 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Bhunsberger@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • Brad Hunsberger, 15898 Highway 47 (Lat: 45.086472 Lon: -99.775639), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 46107 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Bhunsberger@horvathcommunications.Com, , South- Bend, Phone: (574) 237-0464

  • William Gordon, 0.04 Miles North Of Cr 104 / 160 St. / Old Us Hwy. 212, 0.19 Miles West Of Sr 47 (Lat: 45.072111 Lon: -99.781194), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 46107 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Gogo LLC, Amouledous@aircell.Com, , Itasc-a, Phone: (630) 647-1026

  • Greg Thompson, 15898 Highway 47 (Lat: 45.086472 Lon: -99.775639), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 46107 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Horvath Towers Iii, LLC, Gthompson@k2towers.Com, , Chagr-in Falls, Phone: (440) 263-8999


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lebanon, SD
  • 77.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lebanon, SD
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Lebanon 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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