Brandt, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 117 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.5%
 
Males: 58  (49.6%)
Females: 59  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

42.6 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57218

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,931 (it was $30,417 in 2000)
Brandt:

$55,931
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,522 (it was $15,358 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,408 (it was $10,000 in 2000)
Brandt:

$114,408
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $274,806; detached houses: $280,016; mobile homes: $89,673

Median gross rent in 2022: $669.

March 2022 cost of living index in Brandt: 76.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.8%
(11.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 57.1% for other race residents, 92.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Brandt, SD (2022)
    • 10280.3%White alone
    • 2217.3%Hispanic
    • 21.6%Black alone



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Brandt, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brandt is 68 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (26.3%), German (12.3%), Norwegian (12.3%), Finnish (7.0%), European (5.3%), African (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/23/1880

Elevation: 1851 feet

Land area: 1.25 square miles.

Population density: 93 people per square mile   (very low).

Brandt, South Dakota map

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.8%
South Dakota:

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

3.5% ($350)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (78.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (165.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (490.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Toronto, SD (2.5 miles ),
Clear Lake, SD (2.6 miles ),
Astoria, SD (2.9 miles),
Gary, SD (3.5 miles ),
Altamont, SD (3.6 miles),
Hendricks, MN (3.8 miles ),
Estelline, SD (3.9 miles ),
White, SD (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.66 N, Longitude: 96.62 W

Area code: 605

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

Brandt satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Brandt, 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 23.6 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 23.6 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 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.99
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Brandt-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 20% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the Brandt 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 24.5 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:

Brandt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 123% 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 75.1 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 141.0 miles away from Brandt center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 71.7 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 690.0 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 173.5 miles away from Brandt 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 109.6 miles away from Brandt 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).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Brandt:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DEUEL COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CLEAR LAKE, SD)
  • DEUEL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CLEAR LAKE, SD)
  • HENDRICKS COMM C NC UNIT (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HENDRICKS, MN)
  • HENDRICKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HENDRICKS, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brandt:

  • South Dakota State University (about 26 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 45 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 54 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 77 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Ridgewater College (about 83 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 104 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Northern State University (about 106 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Brandt: Highland 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:

2.5 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

55.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Brandt:

Marital status in Brandt, SD
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 45.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Brandt:

  • High school or higher: 91.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 15.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brandt, 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
This 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.
South Dakota:

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

18.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.0%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$204
Totals for Government 0$0 1$204

Brandt government finances - Expenditure in 2012 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $18,000 ($153.85)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($102.56)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($76.92)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($51.28)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($34.19)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($17.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($8.55)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($25.64)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $2,000 ($17.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($51.28)

Brandt government finances - Revenue in 2012 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $11,000 ($94.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($76.92)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($59.83)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $19,000 ($162.39)
    Property: $18,000 ($153.85)

Brandt government finances - Debt in 2012 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $52,000 ($444.44)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $52,000 ($444.44)

Brandt government finances - Cash and Securities in 2012 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($384.62)

Strongest AM radio stations in Brandt:

  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brandt:

  • KDBX (107.1 FM; CLEAR LAKE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KRSU (91.3 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Brandt:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KWCM-TV (Channel 10; APPLETON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 9.0mTotal length
  • $2,510,000Total costs
  • 806Total average daily traffic
  • 18Total average daily truck traffic
  • 816Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Ne 1/4 Of The Se 1/4 Of Section 22 Township 114 N Range 50 W 8.9 Miles West Of (Lat: 44.664694 Lon: -96.808667), Call Sign: KNKN368
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: John T Scott IiiRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brandt, SD
  • 75.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Wood
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 2.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brandt, SD
  • 55.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 44.4%Electricity


Brandt compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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