Roslyn, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 181 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.6%
 
Males: 85  (47.1%)
Females: 96  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

60.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57261.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,058 (it was $19,375 in 2000)
Roslyn:

$63,058
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,157 (it was $11,527 in 2000)

Roslyn town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,745 (it was $14,500 in 2000)
Roslyn:

$90,745
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,413; detached houses: $89,609; mobile homes: $47,476

Median gross rent in 2022: $427.

March 2022 cost of living index in Roslyn: 74.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.2%
(2.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Roslyn, SD (2022)
    • 16688.8%White alone
    • 158.0%American Indian alone
    • 31.6%Two or more races

Races in Roslyn detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Roslyn, South Dakota as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Roslyn is 29 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (18.9%), German (17.6%), American (14.9%), Scandinavian (12.2%), Danish (8.1%), Austrian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 8/13/1914

Elevation: 1865 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 908 people per square mile   (low).

Roslyn, South Dakota map

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.4%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,381 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $875 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (100.6 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (208.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (551.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Grenville, SD (2.3 miles),
Eden, SD (3.0 miles),
Webster, SD (3.4 miles ),
Waubay, SD (3.8 miles ),
Lake City, SD (4.0 miles),
Bristol, SD (4.0 miles ),
Pierpont, SD (4.1 miles),
Langford, SD (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.50 N, Longitude: 97.49 W

Area code: 605

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

Roslyn satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $248,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $27,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Roslyn, SD residents
Average permit cost in Roslyn, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Roslyn, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.3%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.5%)
  • Truck transportation (10.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.4%)
  • Health care (23.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (23.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (2.9%)
Most common occupations in Roslyn, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (17.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (11.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.8%)
  • Child care workers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Top executives (5.9%)

Average climate in Roslyn, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Roslyn-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 26.3 miles away from the Roslyn town center injured one person and caused $750,000 in damages.

On 6/25/1969, a category F3 tornado 28.7 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Roslyn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 1% 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 71.2 miles away from Roslyn center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 646.0 miles away from Roslyn 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 129.3 miles away from Roslyn center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 59.3 miles away from Roslyn 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 36.4 miles away from Roslyn center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 201.2 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 Day County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Roslyn topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Roslyn:

  • STRAND-KJORSVIG COMMUNITY REST (100 S MAIN PO BOX 195)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roslyn:

  • Northern State University (about 49 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 69 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 87 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • South Dakota State University (about 89 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 101 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 101 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 103 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Roslyn Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: International Vinegar Museum (502 Main Street).

Birthplace of: Henry A. Lardy - Biochemist.

Day 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 Roslyn and their reported violations in the past:

ROSLYN (Population served: 183, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In APR-28-2011, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2011), St Compliance achieved (AUG-11-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

54.5%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
30 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
34 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Roslyn (2011 data):

  • Dacotah Bank: Roslyn Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1967/02/01. Info updated 2007/08/07: Bank assets: $1,902.6 mil, Deposits: $1,684.0 mil, headquarters in Aberdeen, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 32 total offices, Holding Company: Dacotah Banks, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Roslyn:

Marital status in Roslyn, SD
  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 48.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.3%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

For population 25 years and over in Roslyn:

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 9.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Roslyn, SD (based on Day County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,49413
Catholic1,8084
Evangelical Protestant57811
None830-
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
Day County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Day County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Day County:

14.14 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

9.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Day County:

28.3%
State:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Day 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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$170
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$330
Financial Administration 0$0 3$1,600
Totals for Government 0$0 7$2,100

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

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $54,000 ($298.34)
    Regular Highways: $36,000 ($198.90)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($138.12)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($132.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($88.40)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($88.40)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($71.82)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($60.77)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($27.62)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($16.57)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $2,000 ($11.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($5.52)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($5.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $35,000 ($193.37)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($66.30)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $23,000 ($127.07)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($77.35)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($49.72)
    Other: $1,000 ($5.52)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $3,000 ($16.57)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($11.05)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $47,000 ($259.67)
    Rents: $10,000 ($55.25)
    General Revenue - Other: $10,000 ($55.25)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $25,000 ($138.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($71.82)
  • Tax - Property: $57,000 ($314.92)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $35,000 ($193.37)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($5.52)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $476,000 ($2629.83)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $463,000 ($2558.01)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($71.82)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $636,000 ($3513.81)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($82.87)

Strongest AM radio stations in Roslyn:

  • 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.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, 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.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • 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 Roslyn:

  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • 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 Roslyn:

  • 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.)
  • K47IC (Channel 47; MILBANK, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)

Roslyn fatal accident list:

Oct 25, 2007 07:24 AM, Sr-25, None, Lat: 45.500261, Lon: -97.493467, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 19, 1993 00:30 AM, Co Rd 6b, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Gina Cacciatore, 12851 Sd Hwy 25 (5033990) (Lat: 45.522417 Lon: -97.429306), Type: 109.4, Structure height: 46037 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Registrant: Rural Cellular Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 12851 Sd Hwy 25 (5033990) (Lat: 45.522417 Lon: -97.429306), Type: 109.4, Structure height: 46037 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Registrant: Rural Cellular Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 12851 Sd Hwy 25 (5033990) (Lat: 45.522417 Lon: -97.429306), Type: 109.4, Structure height: 46037 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Registrant: Rural Cellular Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Laurie Gebhardt, 12851 Sd Hwy 25 (5033990) (Lat: 45.522417 Lon: -97.429306), Type: 109.4, Structure height: 46037 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Registrant: Rural Cellular Corporation, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 801 Main St (Lat: 45.493889 Lon: -97.492500), Call Sign: WRQV340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.412 MHz, 456.412 MHz, 451.487 MHz, 456.487 MHz, 451.637 MHz, 456.637 MHz, 451.737 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 452.137 MHz, 457.137 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2022, Expiration Date: 05/11/2032, Certifier: Rachel Holler, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Email:


Most common first names in Roslyn, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1176.2 years
Anna888.1 years
Edward782.8 years
Elmer587.6 years
Clara586.8 years
Esther580.8 years
Oscar588.4 years
Theodore580.4 years
Albert480.3 years
Ellen494.7 years
Most common last names in Roslyn, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson783.3 years
Nerland780.2 years
Aadland674.3 years
Gilbertson689.2 years
Lardy687.0 years
Stavig683.7 years
Peterson681.3 years
Olson683.0 years
Nygaard677.5 years
Strand579.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Roslyn, SD
  • 68.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.0%Electricity
  • 14.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Roslyn, SD
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Roslyn compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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