Interior, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 67 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.0%
Males: 37  (56.6%)
Females: 30  (43.4%)
Median resident age:

58.5 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57750

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $31,719 in 2000)
Interior $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,428 (it was $27,247 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,797 (it was $21,600 in 2000)
Interior:

$126,797
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $56,030; detached houses: $80,321; mobile homes: $42,188
March 2022 cost of living index in Interior: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.7%
(16.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Interior, SD (2022)
    • 4279.2%White alone
    • 917.0%American Indian alone



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Interior, South Dakota as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Interior is 35 to 1.


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Interior, SD City Guides:

Ancestries: German (48.5%), Irish (21.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 2/2/1907

Elevation: 2378 feet

Land area: 1.34 square miles.

Population density: 50 people per square mile   (very low).

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

2.5% ($543)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (66.6 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (308.1 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (736.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cottonwood, SD (4.1 miles),
Wanblee, SD (4.4 miles ),
Quinn, SD (4.4 miles),
Wall, SD (4.7 miles ),
Kyle, SD (4.8 miles ),
Kadoka, SD (5.0 miles ),
Philip, SD (5.2 miles ),
Allen, SD (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.73 N, Longitude: 101.98 W

Area code: 605

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

Interior satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+14.9%).

Average climate in Interior, 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 NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.2. This is better than average.

City:

56.2
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.243. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.243
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0442. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0442
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.59. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.59
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Interior-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Interior town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/6/1963, a category F3 tornado 38.1 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Interior-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 320% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 434.1 miles away from Interior center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 203.2 miles away from Interior center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 199.3 miles away from Interior center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 589.0 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 201.2 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 132.5 miles away from Interior center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Winter Storms: 8, Storms: 6, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Interior topographic map

Heliports located in Interior:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Interior:

  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 66 miles; Rapid City, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,102)
  • Chadron State College (about 81 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Black Hills State University (about 108 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Northern State University (about 210 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 216 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 222 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • Casper College (about 228 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)

Public elementary/middle school in Interior:

  • INTERIOR ELEMENTARY - 09 (Location: 301 A ST, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Interior: Interior Volunteer Fire Department (A), Interior Branch Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Badlands National Park (Recreation Areas; North Of Interior), Badlands National Park - White River Visitor Center (Recreation Areas; White River Visitor), Badlands Natural History Association (20695 Sd Highway 240).

Hotels: Badlands Budget Host Motel (900 Sd Highway 377), Badlands Inn LLC (20615 Sd Highway 377).

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

12.5%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Interior:

Marital status in Interior, SD
  • Never married: 43.8%
  • Now married: 32.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 23.4%

For population 25 years and over in Interior:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Interior, SD (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,0905
Mainline Protestant3833
Evangelical Protestant2132
Other66-
None1,279-
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
Jackson County:

7.20 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

21.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Jackson County:

14.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.4%
South Dakota:

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

17.0%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Interior:

32.8%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

54.3%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Interior:

27.7
South Dakota:

28.5

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Interior:

7.0%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Interior:

7.4
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

43.3%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Interior:

51.8%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

86.5%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Interior, 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
Financial Administration 1$2,659$31,9080$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$113
Totals for Government 1$2,659$31,9083$113

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $14,000 ($208.96)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($59.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($29.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($29.85)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($14.93)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($74.63)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $23,000 ($343.28)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $34,000 ($507.46)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $30,000 ($447.76)
    Property: $9,000 ($134.33)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($29.85)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $136,000 ($2029.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $134,000 ($2000.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($29.85)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $44,000 ($656.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Interior:

  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIMM (1150 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: KIMM RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOTA (1380 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KZMX (580 AM; 2 kW; HOT SPRINGS, SD; Owner: MT RUSHMORE BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Interior:

  • KZSD-TV (Channel 8; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Interior fatal accident list:

Aug 2, 2015 04:30 PM, Sr-40, Lat: 43.723131, Lon: -101.985442, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.4mTotal length
  • $14,000Total costs
  • 2,247Total average daily traffic
  • 143Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,235Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Interior)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • POTATOE CREEK TOWER, Long Valley Vfd, Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 23, Township 41n Range 39w (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 145.4 m, Overall height: 152.1 m, Call Sign: WQJK260,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.007 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2018, Expiration Date: 10/07/2028, Certifier: Lisa Christensen, Registrant: Western Communications Inc, 3106 Cambell St, Rapid City, SD 57701, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Potato Creek, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 S 11, T 41 N, R 39 W (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 145.4 m, Overall height: 152.1 m, Call Sign: WPSD944,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6665.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2011, Expiration Date: 03/23/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2019, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 208 S Akard St., Rm 1015, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • POTATO CREEK, Nw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Section 11, Township 41 N, Range 39 W (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 145.4 m, Overall height: 152.1 m, Call Sign: WQSJ798,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2013, Expiration Date: 09/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF0DPZ, Licensee ID: L02409872, Grant Date: 02/01/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: John F Powell Ii, Registrant: John F Powell Ii, Interior, SD 57750-0108


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Interior, SD
  • 45.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.0%Wood
  • 20.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Interior, SD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Interior compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below 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.
  • House age above state average.
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