Eden, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 93 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -4.1%
 
Males: 40  (43.8%)
Females: 53  (56.2%)
Median resident age:

61.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57232

Estimated median household income in 2022: over $200,000 (it was $29,000 in 2000)
Eden:

over $200,000
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $164,625 (it was $14,947 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: over $1,000,000 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Eden:

over $1,000,000
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,979; detached houses: $120,769

Median gross rent in 2022: $728.

March 2022 cost of living index in Eden: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.3%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Eden, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Eden is 114 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (68.7%), Scandinavian (10.8%), Irish (8.4%), American (4.8%), Austrian (3.6%), Norwegian (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1916

Elevation: 1836 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 615 people per square mile   (low).

Eden, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Eden town:

2.0% ($475)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (91.6 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (207.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (552.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake City, SD (2.7 miles),
Roslyn, SD (3.0 miles ),
Grenville, SD (3.2 miles),
Long Hollow, SD (3.7 miles),
Agency Village, SD (4.1 miles),
Goodwill, SD (4.2 miles ),
Veblen, SD (4.3 miles ),
Sisseton, SD (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 45.62 N, Longitude: 97.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Eden satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,700
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Eden, SD residents
Average permit cost in Eden, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Eden, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Eden-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.4 miles away from the Eden town center injured one person and caused $750,000 in damages.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 48.4 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Eden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 3% 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 66.8 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 649.6 miles away from Eden 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) earthquake occurred 137.4 miles away from Eden center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 54.7 miles away from Eden center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 29.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 210.1 miles away from Eden center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marshall County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Eden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Eden:

  • STRAND-KJORSVIG COMMUNITY REST (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ROSLYN, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eden:

  • Northern State University (about 53 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 61 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 79 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 92 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 93 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 94 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • South Dakota State University (about 95 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Eden Fire Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Marshall 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 Eden and their reported violations in the past:

EDEN (Population served: 89, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (APR-27-2011)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

1.9 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.4%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.2%
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: 2.1% of all households

Banks with branches in Eden (2011 data):

  • Great Plains Bank: Eden Branch at 402 Broadway, branch established on 1919/10/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $93.7 mil, Deposits: $81.2 mil, headquarters in Eureka, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Great Plains Bank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Eden:

Marital status in Eden, SD
  • Never married: 8.9%
  • Now married: 84.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

For population 25 years and over in Eden:

  • High school or higher: 99.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Eden, SD (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,4897
Mainline Protestant1,39711
Catholic8524
Other2-
None916-
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
Marshall County:

6.96 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

13.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.8%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.7%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,406
Totals for Government 0$0 7$3,406

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($53.76)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($43.01)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($21.51)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($10.75)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($10.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($10.75)

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

  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($118.28)
    Property: $5,000 ($53.76)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $2,000 ($21.51)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($10.75)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $70,000 ($752.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Eden:

  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eden:

  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Eden:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • John M Pelkey, Se 0.25 Mi (Lat: 45.614444 Lon: -97.414444), Type: 152.1, Overall height: 152.1 m, Registrant: Garvey Schubert Barer, Jpelkey@gsblaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 965-7880

  • John M Pelkey, Se 0.25 Mi (Lat: 45.614444 Lon: -97.414444), Type: 152.1, Overall height: 152.1 m, Registrant: Armada Media Corporation, Fond -Du Lac, Phone: (920) 906-9900

  • John M Pelkey, Se 0.25 Mi (Lat: 45.614444 Lon: -97.414444), Type: 152.1, Overall height: 152.1 m, Registrant: Garvey Schubert Barer, Jpelkey@gsblaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 965-7880

  • Brian M Lundquist, Se 0.25 Mi (Lat: 45.614444 Lon: -97.414444), Type: 152.1, Structure height: 46091 m, Overall height: 152.1 m, Registrant: Armada Media Corporation, Fond -Du Lac, Phone: (920) 906-9900

  • Se 0.25 Mi (Lat: 45.614444 Lon: -97.414444), Type: 152.1, Overall height: 152.1 m, Registrant: Pheasant Country Broadcasting Inc, Valle-y City, Phone: (701) 845-1490


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • .25 Mi W (Lat: 45.624111 Lon: -97.417028), Call Sign: WQU801, Licensee ID: L00110568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.380 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/1995, Expiration Date: 11/14/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2001, Registrant: C M Keintz, Rr, Eden, SD 57232, Phone: (605) 486-4723


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Eden, SD
  • 72.7%Electricity
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Eden, SD
  • 70.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Electricity


Eden compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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