Canova, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 94 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.9%
Males: 40  (42.6%)
Females: 54  (57.4%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57321

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,717 (it was $24,500 in 2000)
Canova:

$55,717
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,602 (it was $14,624 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $34,155 (it was $17,300 in 2000)
Canova:

$34,155
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $59,126; detached houses: $58,418
March 2022 cost of living index in Canova: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.8%

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  • Races in Canova, SD (2022)
    • 14195.3%White alone
    • 42.7%Black alone



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Canova, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Canova is 97 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (62.1%), American (20.7%), Jamaican (17.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1898

Elevation: 1523 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 298 people per square mile   (very low).

Canova, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $556 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $562 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (45.3 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (196.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (517.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Howard, SD (3.0 miles ),
Vilas, SD (3.2 miles),
Winfred, SD (3.3 miles),
Spencer, SD (3.4 miles),
Salem, SD (3.5 miles ),
Roswell, SD (3.6 miles),
Farmer, SD (3.8 miles),
Fedora, SD (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 43.88 N, Longitude: 97.50 W

Area code: 605

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

Canova satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Canova, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.2%)
  • Paper (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Apparel (5.1%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.9%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Paper (6.5%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.5%)
  • Utilities (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.6%)
  • Apparel (10.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Paper (7.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (7.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Canova, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (20.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Engineers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Engineers (6.5%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (28.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.7%)
  • Registered nurses (7.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)

Average climate in Canova, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Canova-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Canova town center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 tornado 12.7 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Canova-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 179% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 97.6 miles away from Canova center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 653.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 143.0 miles away from Canova center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 104.1 miles away from the city 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 48.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 137.5 miles away from Canova center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Miner County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 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).
Canova topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Canova:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOWARD (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HOWARD, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - SALEM (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SALEM, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canova:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 42 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • South Dakota State University (about 47 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • University of South Dakota (about 82 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 96 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 113 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 116 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Wayne State College (about 117 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)

Library in Canova:

  • CANOVA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Location: 111 W MAIN)

Points of interest:

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

Miner 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 Canova that have no violations reported:

  • CANOVA (Population served: 105, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

51.1%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.6%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Canova (2011 data):

  • Miner County Bank: Canova Branch at 160 Main Street West, branch established on 1981/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $39.6 mil, Deposits: $33.6 mil, headquarters in Howard, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Canova:

Marital status in Canova, SD
  • Never married: 43.4%
  • Now married: 17.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 34.0%

For population 25 years and over in Canova:

  • High school or higher: 93.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Canova, SD (based on Miner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,1209
Catholic6741
Evangelical Protestant3483
Other1-
None246-
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: 2
Miner County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

4.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Miner County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
South Dakota:

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
Water Supply 0$0 1$952
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$111
Financial Administration 0$0 1$563
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,626

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $23,000 ($244.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($223.40)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($117.02)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($95.74)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($85.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($31.91)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($21.28)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($10.64)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($31.91)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,000 ($127.66)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($106.38)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($21.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $18,000 ($191.49)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($42.55)
  • Tax - Property: $29,000 ($308.51)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $26,000 ($276.60)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($10.64)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($10.64)

Canova government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $77,000 ($819.15)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $75,000 ($797.87)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($21.28)

Strongest AM radio stations in Canova:

  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KJAM (1390 AM; 0 kW; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Canova:

  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KJAM-FM (103.1 FM; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Canova:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K43GX (Channel 43; MADISON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.5mTotal length
  • 589Total average daily traffic
  • 14Total average daily truck traffic
  • 589Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Gina Cacciatore, 43548 242nd St. - 2514985 (Lat: 43.878583 Lon: -97.492056), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 46097 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 43548 242nd St. - 2514985 (Lat: 43.878583 Lon: -97.492056), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 46097 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 43548 242nd St. - 2514985 (Lat: 43.878583 Lon: -97.492056), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 46097 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe LeScanve, 43548 242nd St. - 2514985 (Lat: 43.878583 Lon: -97.492056), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 46097 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cellular Inc. Network Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • 1 Mi S Of Canova On County Rd (Lat: 43.863889 Lon: -97.519722), Type: 61.6, Overall height: 60.7 m, Registrant: Elcom Of South Dakota Dba , Sioux- Falls, Phone: (605) 336-1300


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Lat: 43.877944 Lon: -97.590389, Call Sign: WQTD375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.685 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2014, Expiration Date: 01/09/2024, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2024, Certifier: Dan Esser, Registrant: Sioux Falls Two Way Radio Svc Inc, 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

  • Lat: 43.849306 Lon: -97.664306, Call Sign: WQVV489,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, 152.870 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/2015, Expiration Date: 05/19/2025, Certifier: Josh Tobin, Registrant: Sioux Falls Two Way Radio Svc. Inc., 700 E. 3rd. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

  • Lat: 43.837083 Lon: -97.466778, Call Sign: WRCP725,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.075 MHz, Grant Date: 11/29/2018, Expiration Date: 11/29/2028, Certifier: Robert Wobig, Registrant: Two Way Solutions Inc., 700 E. 3rd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Email:

  • WQTD375, Lat: 43.877944 Lon: -97.590389, Call Sign: WSAY728,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.685 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2024, Expiration Date: 02/23/2034, Certifier: Dan Esser, Registrant: Sioux Falls Two Way Radio Svc Inc, 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • 1 Mi S (Lat: 43.865528 Lon: -97.508389), Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 71 m, Call Sign: WBG597, Licensee ID: L01292380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7075.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/1984, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2010, Registrant: Hoak Media Of Dakota License, LLC, 500 Crescent Court Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75201

  • 1 Mi S Of Canove (Lat: 43.865528 Lon: -97.508389), Structure height: 71 m, Overall height: 68.9 m, Call Sign: WHB668, Licensee ID: L01292380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7050.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/15/1981, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2010, Registrant: Hoak Media Of Dakota License, LLC, 500 Crescent Court Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75201


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Canova, SD
  • 52.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.6%Wood
  • 14.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.8%Electricity
  • 5.9%Other fuel


Canova compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value 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 above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above 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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