Yale, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 109 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.6%
 
Males: 65  (59.6%)
Females: 44  (40.4%)
Median resident age:

46.6 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57386

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,576 (it was $41,250 in 2000)
Yale:

$70,576
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,951 (it was $13,118 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,264 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Yale:

$107,264
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $103,498; detached houses: $106,229; mobile homes: $71,308
March 2022 cost of living index in Yale: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.8%

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  • Races in Yale, SD (2022)
    • 20393.1%White alone
    • 104.6%Two or more races
    • 52.3%Hispanic



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Yale, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Yale is 125 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.7%), Russian (33.7%), English (15.8%), Norwegian (5.3%), Swedish (5.3%), American (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 1/22/1925

Elevation: 1235 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 693 people per square mile   (low).

Yale, South Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,274 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $560 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (88.1 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (235.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (549.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cavour, SD (2.2 miles),
Iroquois, SD (2.9 miles ),
Morningside, SD (3.3 miles),
Bancroft, SD (3.5 miles),
Huron, SD (3.5 miles ),
Broadland, SD (4.3 miles),
De Smet, SD (4.7 miles ),
Willow Lake, SD (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 44.43 N, Longitude: 97.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Yale satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Yale, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.1%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (11.1%)
  • Machinery (11.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.3%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (13.3%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Yale, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.6%)
  • Cashiers (7.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.3%)
  • Cashiers (13.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.7%)

Average climate in Yale, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Yale-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.3 miles away from the Yale 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 2.4 miles away from the town center caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Yale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 162% 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 71.9 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 624.3 miles away from Yale center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 127.9 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 123.8 miles away from Yale 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 50.3 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 119.3 miles away from Yale 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).
Yale topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Yale:

  • SUNQUEST HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HURON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Yale:

  • South Dakota State University (about 61 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Northern State University (about 75 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 85 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 111 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 123 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • University of South Dakota (about 126 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 145 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)

Points of interest:

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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:

2.2 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:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Yale:

Marital status in Yale, SD
  • Never married: 39.0%
  • Now married: 42.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Yale:

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • 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:

8.7
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Yale, 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
Beadle County:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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
Beadle County:

8.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This 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$332
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,044
Totals for Government 0$0 5$2,376

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($91.74)
    Financial Administration: $8,000 ($73.39)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($55.05)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($45.87)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($45.87)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($36.70)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($27.52)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($27.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($45.87)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000 ($174.31)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($91.74)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $3,000 ($27.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($9.17)
  • Tax - Property: $20,000 ($183.49)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($110.09)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($9.17)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $99,000 ($908.26)

Strongest AM radio stations in Yale:

  • 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)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • 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)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Yale:

  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K217CE (91.3 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • K261CH (100.1 FM; CARPENTER, SD; Owner: CHRISTIAN HERITAGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K299AM (107.7 FM; CARPENTER, SD; Owner: CARPENTER TRANSLATOR GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Yale:

  • 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.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.9mTotal length
  • $1,992,000Total costs
  • 534Total average daily traffic
  • 9Total average daily truck traffic
  • 534Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 41326 202nd St (Lat: 44.457000 Lon: -97.948361), Call Sign: WRCX881,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.412 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2019, Expiration Date: 02/21/2029, Certifier: Michael Fast, Registrant: Sioux Falls Two Way Radio Svc. Inc., 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Agtegra Coop, Railroad St (Lat: 44.431556 Lon: -97.989028), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WRJM521,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 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:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD0ZPH, Licensee ID: L01851112, Grant Date: 02/10/2024, Expiration Date: 03/19/2034, Certifier: Billy C Hornig, Registrant: Billy C Hornig, 41126 201st, Yale, SD 57386

  • Call Sign: KD0ZPI, Licensee ID: L01851113, Grant Date: 03/19/2014, Expiration Date: 03/19/2024, Certifier: Wenda K Hornig, Registrant: Wenda K Hornig, 41126 201st St, Yale, SD 57386


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: SIXCHUTER SR7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 66346, N66346, N-66346, Serial Number: 99-2179 SR7X1, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 03/23/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Micheal P Waldner, 19524 408th Ave, Yale, SD 57386
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/16/2017

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Yale, SD
  • 55.6%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Yale, SD
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Yale 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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