Castlewood, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 707 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.2%
 
Males: 356  (50.4%)
Females: 351  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

37.0 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57223.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,057 (it was $36,607 in 2000)
Castlewood:

$79,057
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,323 (it was $17,682 in 2000)

Castlewood city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $190,642 (it was $55,800 in 2000)
Castlewood:

$190,642
SD:

$245,000

Median gross rent in 2022: $821.

March 2022 cost of living index in Castlewood: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.0%

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  • Races in Castlewood, SD (2022)
    • 65392.6%White alone
    • 375.2%Two or more races
    • 131.8%Other race alone
    • 50.7%Hispanic
    • 10.1%Black alone

Races in Castlewood 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 Castlewood, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Castlewood is 206 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (39.6%), Dutch (19.8%), American (16.5%), Norwegian (3.2%), Czech (2.9%), Eastern European (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1690 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 622 people per square mile   (low).

Castlewood, South Dakota map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,334 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,658 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (83.4 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (185.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (510.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hayti, SD (3.1 miles ),
Lake Poinsett, SD (3.3 miles ),
Estelline, SD (3.5 miles ),
Kranzburg, SD (3.6 miles),
Lake Norden, SD (3.6 miles ),
Watertown, SD (3.6 miles ),
Goodwin, SD (3.7 miles),
Clear Lake, SD (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.72 N, Longitude: 97.03 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $209,600
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $209,600
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $209,600
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $221,000
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $197,300
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $265,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $179,300
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $135,300
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $159,400
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $92,300
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $97,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,300
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Castlewood, SD residents
Average permit cost in Castlewood, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +99 (+17.5%).
Most common industries in Castlewood, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Machinery (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Machinery (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Food (4.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Castlewood, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.8%)
  • Food processing workers (3.8%)

Average climate in Castlewood, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Castlewood, South Dakota average temperatures Castlewood, South Dakota average precipitation Castlewood, South Dakota humidity Castlewood, South Dakota wind speed Castlewood, South Dakota snowfall Castlewood, South Dakota sunshine Castlewood, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
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 66.2. This is about average.

City:

66.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 24.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.94. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.94
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Castlewood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Castlewood city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/12/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Castlewood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 8% smaller 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 81.2 miles away from Castlewood center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 122.6 miles away from Castlewood center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 669.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 74.9 miles away from Castlewood center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 164.3 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 96.1 miles away from Castlewood center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hamlin County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Castlewood:

  • JENKINS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - LAKE NORDEN (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LAKE NORDEN, SD)
  • PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; WATERTOWN, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Castlewood:

  • South Dakota State University (about 31 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 66 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 73 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 81 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Northern State University (about 88 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Ridgewater College (about 101 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 110 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)

Public high school in Castlewood:

Public elementary/middle schools in Castlewood:

See full list of schools located in Castlewood

Library in Castlewood:

  • CASTLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $7,600; Location: EAST MAIN; 5,654 books; 24 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Castlewood: Castlewood Fire Department (A), Castlewood City Hall (B), Castlewood Public Library (C), Castlewood Ambulance District (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hamlin 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 Castlewood that have no violations reported:

  • CASTLEWOOD (Population served: 627, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
15 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Castlewood (2011 data):

  • Citizens State Bank, of Arlington: Castlewood Branch at 108 East Main, branch established on 1994/12/12. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $98.6 mil, Deposits: $85.7 mil, headquarters in Arlington, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices
  • First PREMIER Bank: Castlewood Branch at Second And Main, branch established on 1979/02/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,119.4 mil, Deposits: $885.2 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 17 total offices, Holding Company: United National Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Castlewood:

Marital status in Castlewood, SD
  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

For population 25 years and over in Castlewood:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Castlewood, SD (based on Hamlin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,3587
Catholic6163
Evangelical Protestant25211
None3,677-
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:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Hamlin County:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Hamlin County:

8.91 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

7.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.2%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.6%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Castlewood:

48.9%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.1%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.7
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Castlewood:

24.1%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

20.3%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Castlewood:

6.8
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

41.1%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

52.1%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.7%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Castlewood, 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
Parks and Recreation 1$4,750$57,00010$3,737
Streets and Highways 1$3,600$43,2001$1,107
Financial Administration 1$3,813$45,7561$408
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$1,000
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,274
Local Libraries 0$0 1$713
Totals for Government 3$12,163$48,65221$8,239

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

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $194,000 ($274.40)
    Regular Highways: $153,000 ($216.41)
    Central Staff Services: $65,000 ($91.94)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($70.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($69.31)
    Police Protection: $38,000 ($53.75)
    Financial Administration: $23,000 ($32.53)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($31.12)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($28.29)
    Libraries: $8,000 ($11.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $169,000 ($239.04)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($15.56)

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

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $176,000 ($248.94)
    Sewerage: $98,000 ($138.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $49,000 ($69.31)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($7.07)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($5.66)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($4.24)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.41)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $119,000 ($168.32)
  • Tax - Property: $240,000 ($339.46)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $137,000 ($193.78)
    Motor Vehicle License: $45,000 ($63.65)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($4.24)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $428,000 ($605.37)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $405,000 ($572.84)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,000 ($33.95)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,570,000 ($2220.65)

Strongest AM radio stations in Castlewood:

  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR (1480 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • 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.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Castlewood:

  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDBX (107.1 FM; CLEAR LAKE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Castlewood:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K32DK (Channel 32; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K47IC (Channel 47; MILBANK, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)

Castlewood fatal accident list:

Nov 10, 1994 11:00 PM, Elm Ave, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 33.8mTotal length
  • $1,947,000Total costs
  • 5,803Total average daily traffic
  • 438Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,362Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Castlewood, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Castlewood, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Castlewood)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Castlewood, SD)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HAYTI, 186th St And 454th Ave (Lat: 44.688750 Lon: -97.127528), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQZN439,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 06/16/2017, Expiration Date: 06/16/2027, Certifier: Jesse Dupont, Registrant: Gallatin Wireless Internet LLC, 1601 S Park Drive, Cody, WY 82414, Phone: (605) 645-3826, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Castlewood)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: BEECH B-60 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-541 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11141, N11141, N-11141, Serial Number: P-533, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 02/25/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 09/07/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Lynn F Hoitsma, 18348 465th Ave, Castlewood, SD 57223
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 7GCAA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 243MA, N243MA, N-243MA, Serial Number: 479-2003, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 10/14/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 03/17/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Troy Jurrens, 45885 184th Street, Castlewood, SD 57223
  • Aircraft: STEMME GMBH & CO KG S10-V (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 600PL, N600PL, N-600PL, Serial Number: 14029M, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 08/13/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 02/21/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Kranz, 46127 Sd Highway 22, Castlewood, SD 57223
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T210L (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 732AD, N732AD, N-732AD, Serial Number: 21061355, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1988, Certificate Issue Date: 08/28/1984
    Registrant (Individual): Billy E Davis, 300 N 6th Ave, Castlewood, SD 57223
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 84028, N84028, N-84028, Serial Number: 7AC-2715, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 02/04/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Kranz, 46127 Sd Highway 22, Castlewood, SD 57223
  • Aircraft: JUST AIRCRAFT HIGHLANDER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 777ZD, N777ZD, N-777ZD, Serial Number: JAESC0092, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 10/27/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 10/26/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Kevin C Niemann, Po Box 46344, Castlewood, SD 57223
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/23/2018

Most common first names in Castlewood, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2077.9 years
William1283.2 years
Henry980.8 years
Helen879.0 years
Richard866.4 years
Anna784.3 years
Mary786.2 years
Frank678.8 years
Minnie682.0 years
Harry566.4 years
Most common last names in Castlewood, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hoftiezer1078.4 years
Ching883.3 years
Tillma786.5 years
Davis775.4 years
Gantvoort685.3 years
Goldhorn678.1 years
Heemeyer680.9 years
Almos567.8 years
Anderson584.0 years
Rindels582.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Castlewood, SD
  • 72.3%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 1.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Castlewood, SD
  • 55.3%Utility gas
  • 44.7%Electricity


Castlewood compared to South Dakota 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Castlewood on our top lists:

  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion (population 500+)"
There are 7 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.