Bowdle, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 476 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.6%
 
Males: 234  (49.3%)
Females: 242  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

57.0 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57428.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,557 (it was $25,417 in 2000)
Bowdle:

$55,557
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,789 (it was $14,756 in 2000)

Bowdle city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,781 (it was $27,000 in 2000)
Bowdle:

$98,781
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $150,528; detached houses: $171,795; mobile homes: $45,971

Median gross rent in 2022: $600.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bowdle: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%
(3.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.7% for Black residents, 11.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bowdle, SD (2022)
    • 31083.6%White alone
    • 5615.1%Two or more races
    • 113.0%Black alone
    • 20.5%Hispanic

Races in Bowdle detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bowdle, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bowdle is 157 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (67.1%), American (17.5%), Norwegian (7.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/19/1911

Elevation: 2004 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 750 people per square mile   (low).

Bowdle, South Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bowdle city:

1.9% ($508)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (108.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (313.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (648.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Java, SD (3.4 miles),
Hosmer, SD (3.5 miles ),
Roscoe, SD (3.9 miles ),
Hoven, SD (4.0 miles ),
Hillsview, SD (4.0 miles),
Tolstoy, SD (4.1 miles),
Lowry, SD (4.3 miles),
Selby, SD (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 45.45 N, Longitude: 99.66 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Bowdle, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bowdle, SD in 2022
Bowdle satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $197,500
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Bowdle, SD residents
Average permit cost in Bowdle, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Bowdle, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.6%)
  • Truck transportation (13.4%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.2%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.2%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.2%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (7.4%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Bowdle, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.1%)

Average climate in Bowdle, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bowdle-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/24/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Bowdle city center injured one person.

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 tornado 18.4 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Bowdle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 47% 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 540.8 miles away from Bowdle 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 86.5 miles away from Bowdle center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 175.8 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 362.3 miles away from Bowdle center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 318.7 miles away from Bowdle center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 189.4 miles away from Bowdle 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 Edmunds County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bowdle topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Bowdle:

  • BOWDLE HOSPITAL - CAH (Government - Local, provides emergency services, 8001 W 5TH PO BOX 556)
  • BOWDLE NH (8061 5TH STREET, PO BOX 308)
  • BOWDLE NURSING HOME (8001 W 5TH STREET PO BOX 556)

Airports located in Bowdle:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bowdle:

  • Northern State University (about 57 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 103 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 110 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 158 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • South Dakota State University (about 162 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 170 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 170 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Public high school in Bowdle:

Public elementary/middle schools in Bowdle:

See full list of schools located in Bowdle

Library in Bowdle:

  • REVEREND MARTIN BIEBER PUBLIC LIB (Operating income: $15,034; Location: 1075 3RD AVE N.; 10,869 books; 34 audio materials; 920 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 4 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bowdle: Bowdle Volunteer Fire Department (A), Reverend Martin Bieber Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Edmunds 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 Bowdle and their reported violations in the past:

BOWDLE (Population served: 502, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In JAN-01-2009, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Intentional no-action (JAN-09-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-15-2009)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.9%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

35 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Bowdle (2011 data):

  • CorTrust Bank National Association: Bowdle Branch at 2 Main Street, branch established on 1932/12/27. Info updated 2009/09/14: Bank assets: $666.8 mil, Deposits: $557.2 mil, headquarters in Mitchell, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Hopkins Financial Corporation
  • First State Bank of Roscoe: Bowdle Branch at 5002 South Fourth Avenue, branch established on 1999/12/07. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $98.1 mil, Deposits: $88.4 mil, headquarters in Roscoe, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Roscoe Community Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bowdle:

Marital status in Bowdle, SD
  • Never married: 28.4%
  • Now married: 46.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 19.5%
  • Divorced: 5.7%

For population 25 years and over in Bowdle:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Bowdle
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bowdle, SD (based on Edmunds County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,5234
Mainline Protestant7105
Evangelical Protestant67911
None1,159-
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
Here:

7.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.51 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

20.02 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.5%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bowdle:

57.7%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bowdle:

45.6%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

26.4
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.5%
State:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bowdle:

6.6
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

28.6%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

52.5%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.7%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bowdle, 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
Hospitals 57$297,999$62,73733$45,139
Welfare 49$219,232$53,6890$0
Water Supply 1$2,573$30,8762$230
Streets and Highways 1$2,039$24,4681$518
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$687
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,621
Financial Administration 0$0 1$437
Totals for Government 108$521,843$57,98346$48,633

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $69,000 ($144.96)
  • Current Operations - Public Welfare Institutions: $1,522,000 ($3197.48)
    Regular Highways: $232,000 ($487.39)
    Water Utilities: $131,000 ($275.21)
    Sewerage: $55,000 ($115.55)
    Central Staff Services: $44,000 ($92.44)
    Financial Administration: $36,000 ($75.63)
    Libraries: $35,000 ($73.53)
    Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($46.22)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($27.31)
    Health - Other: $8,000 ($16.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($14.71)
    Air Transportation: $2,000 ($4.20)
    Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($2.10)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($25.21)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($25.21)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $88,000 ($184.87)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($18.91)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($27.31)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($27.31)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($4.20)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $24,000 ($50.42)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($10.50)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($8.40)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.10)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $150,000 ($315.13)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000 ($50.42)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $148,000 ($310.92)
    Property: $106,000 ($222.69)
    Motor Vehicle License: $14,000 ($29.41)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($4.20)

Bowdle government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $634,000 ($1331.93)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $619,000 ($1300.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($31.51)

Bowdle government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $482,000 ($1012.61)

Businesses in Bowdle, SD

  • Ford: 1
  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Bowdle:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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 Bowdle:

  • 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 Bowdle:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Bowdle fatal accident list:

Dec 28, 1995 12:40 AM, 47, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 8, 1981 05:50 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 4, 1979 07:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Bowdle)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Bowdle, SD)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • BOWDLE, 1.5 Mi N Of (Lat: 45.475528 Lon: -99.647889), Overall height: 84.7 m, Call Sign: KAU57, Licensee ID: L00008317,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3730.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 4050.00 MHz, 4110.00 MHz, 3810.00 MHz, 4130.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/17/1992, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 10/05/1999, Registrant: U S West Communications Inc, 700 West Mineral Ave Rm Co G1.24, Littleton, CO 80120

  • STATION, 2 Mi N Of (Lat: 45.481361 Lon: -99.644556), Overall height: 100.6 m, Call Sign: WDK49,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/1995, Expiration Date: 11/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2001, Phone: (605) 773-4635


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 54990, N54990, N-54990, Serial Number: 18-7709035, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 11/24/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Maurice M Hoffman, Po Box 98, Bowdle, SD 57428
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7EC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7485B, N7485B, N-7485B, Serial Number: 7EC-484, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 11/08/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/23/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Lyle E Huber, 32517 133rd St, Bowdle, SD 57428

Most common first names in Bowdle, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1982.4 years
Jacob1481.2 years
William1378.9 years
Emma983.7 years
Albert883.5 years
Fred882.9 years
Henry878.0 years
Arthur781.0 years
Mary786.0 years
Marie782.1 years
Most common last names in Bowdle, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Buechler1879.9 years
Gross1285.4 years
Schmierer1177.1 years
Bieber1181.1 years
Huber1082.2 years
Dewald974.1 years
Thomas976.9 years
Eisenbeisz883.8 years
Schumacher778.6 years
Heilman779.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bowdle, SD
  • 63.9%Utility gas
  • 19.6%Electricity
  • 8.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bowdle, SD
  • 58.9%Electricity
  • 32.1%Utility gas
  • 8.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Bowdle compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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