Agar, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 70 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.6%
 
Males: 38  (54.5%)
Females: 32  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

60.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57520

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,921 (it was $28,125 in 2000)
Agar:

$43,921
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,693 (it was $21,812 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $118,649 (it was $12,300 in 2000)
Agar:

$118,649
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $109,352; detached houses: $126,957; mobile homes: $59,147

Median gross rent in 2022: $764.

March 2022 cost of living index in Agar: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.5%

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  • Races in Agar, SD (2022)
    • 8787.9%White alone
    • 1414.1%Two or more races



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Agar, South Dakota as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Agar is 69 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (40.0%), Danish (16.7%), Polish (16.7%), English (10.0%), Norwegian (10.0%), Finnish (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/18/1926

Elevation: 1851 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 416 people per square mile   (low).

Agar, South Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born (4.9% Europe).

This town:

4.9%
South Dakota:

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

1.6% ($199)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (140.8 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (321.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (656.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Onida, SD (3.0 miles ),
Gettysburg, SD (3.6 miles ),
Lebanon, SD (4.7 miles),
Blunt, SD (4.8 miles ),
Harrold, SD (5.2 miles ),
Cow Creek, SD (5.3 miles),
Hoven, SD (5.6 miles ),
Seneca, SD (5.6 miles)

Latitude: 44.84 N, Longitude: 100.07 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Agar satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Agar, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Agar-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/23/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.5 miles away from the Agar town center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/1/1971, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Agar-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 61% 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 520.2 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 54.2 miles away from Agar 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 322.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 291.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 204.5 miles away from Agar center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 154.8 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 Sully County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Agar topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Agar:

  • GETTYSBURG MEMORIAL HOSP - CRITICAL ACCESS HOSP (Hospital, about 14 miles away; GETTYSBURG, SD)
  • GETTYSBURG MEM HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; GETTYSBURG, SD)
  • OAHE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GETTYSBURG, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Agar:

  • Northern State University (about 89 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 135 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 142 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 164 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • South Dakota State University (about 166 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 186 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Black Hills State University (about 189 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)

Points of interest:

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

Tourist attraction: Sutton Place (Tours & Charters; 17565 291st Avenue).

Birthplace of: Cash Asmussen - Jockey.

Sully 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:

1.7 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Agar:

Marital status in Agar, SD
  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 43.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.0%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

For population 25 years and over in Agar:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Agar, SD (based on Sully County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3151
Mainline Protestant2833
Evangelical Protestant1742
Other2-
None599-
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: 1
Sully County:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Sully County:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

28.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.8%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Sully County:

29.1%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.7%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Agar:

46.7%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Agar:

29.5
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.4%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

20.0%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Agar:

40.3%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

53.5%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Agar:

75.7%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Agar, 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$171
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$1,054
Financial Administration 0$0 1$284
Totals for Government 0$0 5$1,509

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $10,000 ($142.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($128.57)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($42.86)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($42.86)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($42.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($42.86)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($14.29)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $16,000 ($228.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($128.57)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($85.71)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($14.29)
  • Tax - Property: $16,000 ($228.57)
    Motor Vehicle License: $6,000 ($85.71)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($14.29)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $136,000 ($1942.86)

Strongest AM radio stations in Agar:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCR (1240 AM; 1 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Agar:

  • K214BH (90.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, SD; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around Agar:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.5mTotal length
  • $5,000Total costs
  • 1,205Total average daily traffic
  • 177Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,026Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Julie Andersen, 4 Mi N Of Agar Along Us 83 (Lat: 44.896944 Lon: -100.084722), Type: 103.6, Structure height: 46119 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Licensee ID: G, Registrant: South Dakota Board Of Directors For Educational Television Dba , Dforseth@usd.Edu, , 5000 Vermi-llion, Phone: (605) 677-5861

  • Julie Andersen, 4 Mi N Of Agar Along Us 83 (Lat: 44.896944 Lon: -100.084722), Type: 103.6, Structure height: 46119 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Registrant: South Dakota Board Of Directors For Educational Television Dba , Dforseth@usd.Edu, , 5000 Vermi-llion, Phone: (605) 677-5861

  • Julie Andersen, 4 Mi N Of Agar Along Us 83 (Lat: 44.896944 Lon: -100.084722), Type: 103.6, Structure height: 46119 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Registrant: South Dakota Board Of Directors For Educational Television Dba , Dforseth@usd.Edu, , 5000 Vermi-llion, Phone: (605) 677-5861

  • 4 Mi N Of Agar Along Us 83 (Lat: 44.896944 Lon: -100.084722), Type: 84.3, Overall height: 84.3 m, Registrant: South Dakota Board Of Directors For Educational Television Dba , Dforseth@usd.Edu, , Vermi-llion, Phone: (605) 677-5861


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • AGAR, 4 Mi N Of Agar Along Us 83 (Lat: 44.896944 Lon: -100.084722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WRCG975,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6925.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2018, Expiration Date: 04/01/2030, Certifier: Eric Grenz, Registrant: South Dakota Public Broadcasting, 3650 Skyline Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, Phone: (605) 394-1713, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: HUSTED DEAN J3-R (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 280PW, N280PW, N-280PW, Serial Number: DH-02, Certificate Issue Date: 06/27/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas W Joachim, Po Box 82, Agar, SD 57520
  • Aircraft: BEECH S35 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 44PB, N44PB, N-44PB, Serial Number: D-7678, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/28/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 03/10/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Adam S Mcpeck, 104 N Byrne, Agar, SD 57520
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4578V, N4578V, N-4578V, Serial Number: D-1244, Airworthiness Date: 06/21/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 04/30/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Adam S Mcpeck, Po Box 42, Agar, SD 57520
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/23/2019

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Agar, SD
  • 84.3%Utility gas
  • 13.7%Electricity
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Agar, SD
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%No fuel used


Agar 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.
  • Renting percentage 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 above state average.
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