Batesland, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 75 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.8%
Males: 45  (60.0%)
Females: 30  (40.0%)
Median resident age:

51.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57716

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $32,250 in 2000)
Batesland $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,796 (it was $13,735 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $42,526 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Batesland:

$42,526
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $48,348; detached houses: $60,234; mobile homes: $40,058
March 2022 cost of living index in Batesland: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.2%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Batesland, South Dakota as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Batesland is 59 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3412 feet

Land area: 0.08 square miles.

Population density: 969 people per square mile   (low).

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

2.7% ($400)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (86.5 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (270.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (740.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wounded Knee, SD (3.7 miles ),
Allen, SD (3.7 miles ),
Porcupine, SD (3.9 miles ),
Martin, SD (4.3 miles ),
Manderson-White Horse Creek, SD (4.5 miles ),
Kyle, SD (4.6 miles ),
Gordon, NE (4.8 miles ),
Pine Ridge, SD (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.13 N, Longitude: 102.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Batesland satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Batesland, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Batesland-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the Batesland town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1956, a category F3 tornado 19.0 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Batesland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 356% 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 437.9 miles away from the city 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 183.2 miles away from Batesland center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 205.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 589.2 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 207.8 miles away from Batesland center
On 5/25/2003 at 07:32:33, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 15.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shannon County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 6, Floods: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Batesland:

  • Chadron State College (about 51 miles; Chadron, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 86 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Black Hills State University (about 130 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 197 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Casper College (about 215 miles; Casper, WY; FT enrollment: 2,770)
  • Wyotech-Laramie (about 218 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 2,765)
  • University of Wyoming (about 218 miles; Laramie, WY; FT enrollment: 10,810)

Public high school in Batesland:

  • SHANNON COUNTY VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL - 08 (Location: 206 SCHOOL ST, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Batesland:

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Points of interest:

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

Shannon 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:

3.7 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.4%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

13.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Batesland:

Marital status in Batesland, SD
  • Never married: 37.8%
  • Now married: 37.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 25.1%

For population 25 years and over in Batesland:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Batesland, SD (based on Shannon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,9185
Mainline Protestant1,1469
Evangelical Protestant76211
Other187-
None9,573-
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
Shannon County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Shannon County:

5.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.1%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Shannon County:

39.9%
South Dakota:

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

20.1%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

45.2%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Batesland:

42.0%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Batesland:

13.5%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Batesland:

10.2%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.3
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

28.6%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

54.5%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.3%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Batesland, SD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
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$309
Water Supply 0$0 1$271
Sewerage 0$0 1$271
Financial Administration 0$0 1$400
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,251

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $62,000 ($826.67)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($266.67)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($173.33)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($133.33)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($66.67)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($66.67)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $27,000 ($360.00)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,000 ($160.00)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($106.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($53.33)
  • Tax - Property: $60,000 ($800.00)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($213.33)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($160.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($53.33)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $186,000 ($2480.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Batesland:

  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, 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)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Batesland:

  • KILI (90.1 FM; PORCUPINE, SD; Owner: LAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KZSD-FM (102.5 FM; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SD PUBLIC B/G TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KRNE-FM (91.5 FM; MERRIMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KSDZ (95.5 FM; GORDON, NE; Owner: DJ BROADCASTING, INCORPORATED)

TV broadcast stations around Batesland:

  • KRNE-TV (Channel 12; MERRIMAN, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KZSD-TV (Channel 8; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.0mTotal length
  • 1,952Total average daily traffic
  • 214Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,598Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Batesland)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

87 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Fire Hall (Lat: 43.126667 Lon: -102.121833), Call Sign: KNFQ949, Licensee ID: L00499595,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2002, Expiration Date: 06/03/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/04/2012, Registrant: Batesland Volunteer Fire Dept, Batesland, SD 57716, Phone: (605) 288-1891

  • On Co Rd 4 Mi N 1 Mi E 1/4 Mi S Of (Lat: 43.194444 Lon: -102.085167), Call Sign: KNHQ707,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.580 MHz, Grant Date: 11/05/2003, Expiration Date: 11/04/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2014, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:

  • Bennett Cty Co Op Bldg Hwy 18 (Lat: 43.131944 Lon: -102.107361), Call Sign: KNIP502, Licensee ID: L00088020,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/1999, Expiration Date: 04/17/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2004, Registrant: Bennett County Cooperative Association, Box P, Martin, SD 57551, Phone: (605) 685-6711


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • BATESLAND, Lonetree Road (Lat: 43.074944 Lon: -102.189250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQQW484,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2013, Expiration Date: 03/14/2023, Cancellation Date: 06/24/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • PORCUPINE BUTTE, Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 3, Township 38 N, Range 42 W (Lat: 43.289583 Lon: -102.271250), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.6 m, Overall height: 147.2 m, Call Sign: WQRZ229,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2013, Expiration Date: 08/16/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • BATESLAND RP, 19848 Us Highway 18 (Lat: 43.129889 Lon: -102.098278), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 31.4 m, Call Sign: WQXT971,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/2016, Expiration Date: 06/08/2026, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • DN02211B, Lonetree Road (Lat: 43.075333 Lon: -102.190278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQXX334,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 07/05/2016, Expiration Date: 07/05/2026, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • WAKPAMANI, 5048 Carriage Hills Drive (Lat: 43.075333 Lon: -102.190278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: WQYZ262,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2017, Expiration Date: 03/08/2027, Certifier: Dave Cundiff, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • DN02495A, Se 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 23, Township 37 N, Range 45 W (Lat: 43.175472 Lon: -102.623056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.6 m, Overall height: 148.4 m, Call Sign: WRDD436,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2019, Expiration Date: 04/02/2029, Cancellation Date: 10/08/2020, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0AFR, Grant Date: 03/24/1997, Expiration Date: 03/24/2007, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2009, Registrant: Eric A Harris, Hc 64 Box 53 A, Batesland, SD 57716


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Batesland, SD
  • 48.0%Electricity
  • 32.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.0%Wood
  • 8.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Batesland compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
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