Rockham, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 20 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -62.3%
Males: 10  (50.0%)
Females: 10  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

50.8 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57470

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,999 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Rockham:

$63,999
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,972 (it was $19,511 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $23,774 (it was $11,300 in 2000)
Rockham:

$23,774
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $176,050; detached houses: $184,154; mobile homes: $86,300
March 2022 cost of living index in Rockham: 72.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Rockham, SD (2022)
    • 2492.3%White alone
    • 27.7%Two or more races



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Rockham, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockham is 42 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1396 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 40 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.8% ($199)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (140.4 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (272.1 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (598.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Orient, SD (3.6 miles),
Redfield, SD (3.9 miles ),
Ashton, SD (4.1 miles),
Faulkton, SD (4.2 miles ),
Chelsea, SD (4.3 miles),
Tulare, SD (4.4 miles ),
Cresbard, SD (4.4 miles),
Northville, SD (4.6 miles)

Latitude: 44.90 N, Longitude: 98.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Rockham satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+10.4%).

Average climate in Rockham, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rockham-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 14% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.3 miles away from the Rockham town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F3 tornado 19.3 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rockham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 28% 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 581.2 miles away from Rockham 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 55.7 miles away from Rockham center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 145.5 miles away from Rockham center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 147.7 miles away from Rockham 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 78.7 miles away from Rockham center
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 379.3 miles away from Rockham center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Faulk County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Rockham:

  • SD DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Hospital, about 16 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • EASTERN STAR HOME OF SD, INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 16 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockham:

  • Northern State University (about 42 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 109 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 138 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 144 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 154 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • University of Mary (about 157 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 161 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)

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Faulk 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:

2.5 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

46.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

15.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rockham:

Marital status in Rockham, SD
  • Never married: 5.3%
  • Now married: 84.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Rockham:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockham, SD (based on Faulk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8764
Mainline Protestant6384
Evangelical Protestant1988
None652-
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: 1
Here:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

17.65 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.3%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Health 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockham:

  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KQKD (1380 AM; 0 kW; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockham:

  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rockham:

  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.1mTotal length
  • $25,000Total costs
  • 1,012Total average daily traffic
  • 139Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,329Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MOBILE AROUND FARM, Lat: 44.940250 Lon: -98.836500, Call Sign: WNPX640,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.005 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2014, Expiration Date: 07/24/2024, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 S., Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2499A, N2499A, N-2499A, Serial Number: 38-78A0718, Airworthiness Date: 09/20/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 10/10/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Anthony K Enrich, 17560 369th Ave, Rockham, SD 57470
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/02/2018

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockham, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rockham compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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