Strandburg, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 64 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.2%
 
Males: 42  (66.7%)
Females: 22  (33.3%)
Median resident age:

45.5 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57265

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,540 (it was $36,563 in 2000)
Strandburg:

$42,540
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,749 (it was $17,609 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,107 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Strandburg:

$97,107
SD:

$245,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Strandburg: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.8%

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  • Races in Strandburg, SD (2022)
    • 5684.8%White alone
    • 1116.7%Two or more races



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Strandburg, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Strandburg is 65 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (52.0%), Swedish (20.0%), Polish (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1914

Elevation: 1690 feet

Land area: 0.08 square miles.

Population density: 836 people per square mile   (low).

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

1.3% ($308)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (104.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (170.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (506.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

La Bolt, SD (2.0 miles),
Stockholm, SD (2.1 miles),
South Shore, SD (3.0 miles ),
Revillo, SD (3.1 miles),
Albee, SD (3.2 miles),
Waverly, SD (3.3 miles),
Twin Brooks, SD (3.4 miles),
Goodwin, SD (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 45.04 N, Longitude: 96.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Strandburg satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Strandburg, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

City:

66.2
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 1.67. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.67
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.187. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.5 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 20.5 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 20.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.94
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Strandburg-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Strandburg town center caused $2 million in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.7 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Strandburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 13% 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 55.7 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) earthquake occurred 142.4 miles away from Strandburg center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 49.2 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 681.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 51.7 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 189.9 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 Grant County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Strandburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Strandburg:

  • ST WILLIAMS HOME FOR THE AGED (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MILBANK, SD)
  • MILBANK AREA HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; MILBANK, SD)
  • MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL/AVERA HEALTH - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; MILBANK, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Strandburg:

  • South Dakota State University (about 51 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 61 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 64 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Ridgewater College (about 83 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 86 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 89 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • Northern State University (about 89 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)

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Grant 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:

2.7 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Strandburg:

Marital status in Strandburg, SD
  • Never married: 10.7%
  • Now married: 83.3%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 4.1%

For population 25 years and over in Strandburg:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Strandburg, SD (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,8243
Mainline Protestant2,57211
Evangelical Protestant2,39110
None--
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
Grant County:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Grant County:

5.59 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Grant County:

15.38 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

9.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.2%
South Dakota:

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

14.6%
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$21
Financial Administration 0$0 2$532
Totals for Government 0$0 5$554

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

  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($62.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($31.25)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $92,000 ($1437.50)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $89,000 ($1390.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($46.88)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $92,000 ($1437.50)
    End of Fiscal Year: $89,000 ($1390.62)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $42,000 ($656.25)

Strongest AM radio stations in Strandburg:

  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSDR (1480 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KDIO (1350 AM; 1 kW; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Strandburg:

  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRSU (91.3 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KNCM (88.5 FM; APPLETON, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KDBX (107.1 FM; CLEAR LAKE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Strandburg:

  • K47IC (Channel 47; MILBANK, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KWCM-TV (Channel 10; APPLETON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K32DK (Channel 32; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.3mTotal length
  • $300,000Total costs
  • 459Total average daily traffic
  • 8Total average daily truck traffic
  • 459Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Off Of 470th Ave. (Lat: 45.044028 Lon: -96.805722), Type: Pole, Structure height: 23.8 m, Call Sign: WRHU464,
    Assigned Frequencies: 9220.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2020, Expiration Date: 06/18/2030, Certifier: Tim Lewis, Registrant: Florida Power & Light Company, 6445 Nw 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33166, Phone: (305) 552-4041, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W0SDW, Previous Call Sign: KC0RWV, Licensee ID: L00832695, Grant Date: 08/19/2015, Expiration Date: 09/07/2025, Certifier: Steve D Wolterstorff, Registrant: Steve D Wolterstorff, 16332 467th Ave, Strandburg, SD 57265


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Strandburg, SD
  • 71.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Strandburg, SD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Strandburg compared to South Dakota state average:

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