Cavour, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 128 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.2%
 
Males: 70  (54.7%)
Females: 58  (45.3%)
Median resident age:

38.7 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57324

Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,508 (it was $27,750 in 2000)
Cavour:

$90,508
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,589 (it was $15,358 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,558 (it was $32,900 in 2000)
Cavour:

$98,558
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $458,302; detached houses: $654,550; mobile homes: $76,714
March 2022 cost of living index in Cavour: 73.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.6%
(3.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 91.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Cavour, SD (2022)
    • 16586.8%White alone
    • 178.9%Other race alone
    • 157.9%Two or more races



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Cavour, South Dakota as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cavour is 122 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (59.6%), American (19.3%), Dutch (8.8%), Norwegian (8.8%), English (1.8%), Irish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1881

Elevation: 1310 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 307 people per square mile   (very low).

Cavour, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,202 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $823 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (86.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (238.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (551.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Yale, SD (2.2 miles),
Morningside, SD (2.7 miles),
Huron, SD (3.0 miles ),
Iroquois, SD (3.1 miles ),
Bancroft, SD (4.0 miles),
Broadland, SD (4.2 miles),
Virgil, SD (4.5 miles),
Alpena, SD (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 44.37 N, Longitude: 98.04 W

Area code: 605

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

Cavour satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Cavour, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.9%)
  • Public administration (11.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (14.3%)
  • Public administration (10.7%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.1%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (11.8%)
  • Public administration (11.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (11.8%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Cavour, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (17.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.7%)
  • Top executives (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Life and physical scientists (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.9%)
  • Art and design workers (5.9%)

Average climate in Cavour, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Cavour-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the Cavour town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 6/24/2003, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.4 miles away from the town center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cavour-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 166% 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 68.7 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 622.3 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 132.7 miles away from Cavour center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 118.8 miles away from Cavour 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 45.3 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 124.2 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 Beadle County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 3, 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).
Cavour topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cavour:

  • SUNQUEST HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HURON, SD)

Airports located in Cavour:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cavour:

  • South Dakota State University (about 63 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Northern State University (about 79 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 84 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 113 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • University of South Dakota (about 124 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 126 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 150 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)

Points of interest:

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

Beadle 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:

2.0 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

53.6%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Cavour:

Marital status in Cavour, SD
  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Cavour:

  • High school or higher: 99.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cavour, SD (based on Beadle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,46314
Evangelical Protestant3,53122
Catholic2,2352
Other2232
None6,946-
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: 5
This county:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

8.28 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

8.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Beadle County:

29.9%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Beadle County:

14.3%
South Dakota:

14.9%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$170
Financial Administration 0$0 1$255
Totals for Government 0$0 4$425

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $100,000 ($781.25)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($54.69)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($23.44)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($7.81)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($7.81)

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

  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $11,000 ($85.94)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $37,000 ($289.06)
    Property: $28,000 ($218.75)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $180,000 ($1406.25)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cavour:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cavour:

  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • K217CE (91.3 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • K261CH (100.1 FM; CARPENTER, SD; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K209EM (89.7 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K213CL (90.5 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Cavour:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.4mTotal length
  • $620,000Total costs
  • 5,758Total average daily traffic
  • 848Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,554Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 6.5 Mi S (Lat: 44.276917 Lon: -98.033694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQEP439,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.600 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2006, Expiration Date: 03/16/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2016, Certifier: Bryan Vanderpol, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • 21815 406th Ave (Lat: 44.222806 Lon: -98.094222), Call Sign: WQWJ912,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.250 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2015, Expiration Date: 09/17/2025, Certifier: Eric Zell, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 21504 409th Ave (Lat: 44.267111 Lon: -98.033944), Call Sign: WQWM893,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.450 MHz, 468.912 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2015, Expiration Date: 10/07/2025, Certifier: Gerad Puterbaugh, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • CAVOUR, 2 Miles South Of Cavour (Lat: 44.339694 Lon: -98.032722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 45 m, Call Sign: WQZV240,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+28 more), Grant Date: 08/11/2017, Expiration Date: 08/11/2027, Certifier: Jesse Dupont, Registrant: Gallatin Wireless Internet LLC, 1601 S Park Drive, Cody, WY 82414, Phone: (605) 645-3826, Email:

  • Puterbaugh Grain Leg, 21511-21599 409th Ave (Lat: 44.256444 Lon: -98.032917), Type: Silo, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WRJM523,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 09/24/2020, Expiration Date: 09/24/2030, Certifier: Thomas M Heier, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • STATION, 2.0 Mi S Of (Lat: 44.339694 Lon: -98.032861), Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WEH430,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6665.00 MHz, 6695.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2000, Expiration Date: 06/30/2010, Cancellation Date: 02/08/2002, Phone: (701) 223-0441


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1807E, N1807E, N-1807E, Serial Number: 7AC-5374, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/09/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/23/2003
    Registrant (LLC): Lorobsco LLC, 21697 408th Ave, Cavour, SD 57324

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cavour, SD
  • 83.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cavour, SD
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Cavour compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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