Astoria, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 134 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.7%
 
Males: 73  (54.6%)
Females: 61  (45.4%)
Median resident age:

34.7 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57213

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,230 (it was $24,375 in 2000)
Astoria:

$59,230
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,776 (it was $14,642 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $113,403 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Astoria:

$113,403
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $101,080; detached houses: $99,890

Median gross rent in 2022: $917.

March 2022 cost of living index in Astoria: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.0%

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  • Races in Astoria, SD (2022)
    • 16293.1%White alone
    • 105.7%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Norwegian (43.2%), German (18.6%), Irish (14.4%), English (4.2%), American (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/17/1917

Elevation: 1820 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 851 people per square mile   (low).

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6 residents are foreign born (3.4% Latin America).

This town:

3.4%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Astoria town:

1.9% ($388)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (71.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (163.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (484.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Toronto, SD (2.2 miles ),
Hendricks, MN (2.6 miles ),
Brandt, SD (2.9 miles),
White, SD (3.1 miles ),
Clear Lake, SD (3.9 miles ),
Ivanhoe, MN (4.0 miles ),
Bushnell, SD (4.1 miles),
Gary, SD (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.56 N, Longitude: 96.55 W

Area code: 605

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

Astoria satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $40,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Astoria, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (9.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
  • Wood products (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (31.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.2%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (10.5%)
  • Wood products (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (19.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (17.0%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Astoria, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.2%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (3.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (21.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Construction laborers (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.9%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.4%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Astoria, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.6. This is about average.

City:

66.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 22.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.99
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Astoria-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the Astoria town center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/7/1955, a category F4 tornado 17.9 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 13 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Astoria-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 126% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 143.5 miles away from Astoria center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 78.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 694.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 170.7 miles away from Astoria 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 109.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Deuel County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Astoria topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Astoria:

  • HENDRICKS COMM C NC UNIT (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HENDRICKS, MN)
  • HENDRICKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HENDRICKS, MN)
  • WHITE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WHITE, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DEUEL COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CLEAR LAKE, SD)
  • DEUEL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; CLEAR LAKE, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Astoria:

  • South Dakota State University (about 21 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 40 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 52 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 70 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Ridgewater College (about 83 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 108 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Northern State University (about 114 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Astoria: Bethel Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Deuel 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:

2.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

52.5%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Astoria:

Marital status in Astoria, SD
  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 63.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Astoria:

  • High school or higher: 91.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Astoria, SD (based on Deuel County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,10810
Evangelical Protestant8347
Catholic2832
Other--
None1,139-
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
Deuel County:

7.08 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Deuel County:

7.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

18.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.0%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Deuel County:

26.9%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.9%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Astoria:

43.0%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.7
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Astoria:

12.3%
State:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Astoria:

35.2%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

54.9%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

79.3%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Astoria, 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$32
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$131
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,300
Totals for Government 0$0 3$1,463

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $35,000 ($261.19)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($149.25)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($59.70)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($29.85)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($29.85)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.46)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($74.63)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000 ($111.94)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($7.46)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $53,000 ($395.52)
    Property: $41,000 ($305.97)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $191,000 ($1425.37)

Strongest AM radio stations in Astoria:

  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Astoria:

  • KDBX (107.1 FM; CLEAR LAKE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Astoria:

  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Astoria fatal accident list:

Aug 9, 1998 07:55 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.2mTotal length
  • $50,000Total costs
  • 157Total average daily traffic
  • 4Total average daily truck traffic
  • 157Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WA0ESJ, Licensee ID: L00832156, Grant Date: 03/17/2004, Expiration Date: 05/24/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/25/2016, Certifier: Adolph H Andersen, Registrant: Adolph H Andersen, 48249 195 St, Astoria, SD 57213


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Astoria, SD
  • 58.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.6%Utility gas
  • 16.2%Electricity
  • 2.9%Other fuel
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Astoria, SD
  • 70.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Astoria compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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 significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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