Colman, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 640 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +11.9%
 
Males: 349  (54.7%)
Females: 291  (45.3%)
Median resident age:

28.7 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57017.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,159 (it was $32,143 in 2000)
Colman:

$59,159
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,798 (it was $16,772 in 2000)

Colman city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $233,727 (it was $64,300 in 2000)
Colman:

$233,727
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $212,080; detached houses: $220,482; mobile homes: $70,510

Median gross rent in 2022: $745.

March 2022 cost of living index in Colman: 75.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.8%
(4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 76.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 88.6% for other race residents, 8.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Colman, SD (2022)
    • 74987.5%White alone
    • 637.4%Two or more races
    • 495.7%Hispanic
    • 20.2%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Colman, South Dakota as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Colman is 232 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (44.6%), American (16.5%), Norwegian (11.1%), Dutch (4.1%), Italian (3.5%), Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1680 feet

Land area: 1.66 square miles.

Population density: 385 people per square mile   (very low).

Colman, South Dakota map

18 residents are foreign born (2.1% Latin America).

This city:

2.1%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,916 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,650 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (31.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (187.6 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (485.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Brant Lake, SD (2.7 miles),
Wentworth, SD (2.8 miles),
Egan, SD (2.9 miles ),
Chester, SD (2.9 miles ),
Trent, SD (3.1 miles ),
Lake Madison, SD (3.3 miles ),
Flandreau, SD (3.4 miles ),
Dell Rapids, SD (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 43.98 N, Longitude: 96.81 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Colman, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Colman, SD in 2022
Colman satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $244,800
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $244,800
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $241,300
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $99,400
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $180,300
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $154,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $81,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Colman, SD residents
Average permit cost in Colman, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +89 (+18.4%).
Most common industries in Colman, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (13.0%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (20.9%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.8%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (13.9%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.9%)
  • Utilities (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Colman, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)

Average climate in Colman, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Colman, South Dakota average temperatures Colman, South Dakota average precipitation Colman, South Dakota humidity Colman, South Dakota wind speed Colman, South Dakota snowfall Colman, South Dakota sunshine Colman, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 43.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

43.3
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 17.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.6
U.S.:

19.2

Tornado activity:

Colman-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the Colman city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 20.1 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Colman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 159% greater 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 122.6 miles away from Colman center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 129.9 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 134.3 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 685.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 119.7 miles away from the city 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 83.7 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 Moody County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colman topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Colman:

  • DELLS NURSING AND REHAB CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DELL RAPIDS, SD)
  • DELLS AREA HEALTH CENTER -NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DELL RAPIDS, SD)
  • AVERA DELLS AREA HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; DELL RAPIDS, SD)
  • AVERA FLANDREAU HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; FLANDREAU, SD)
  • RIVERVIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FLANDREAU, SD)
  • MADISON DIALYSIS OF SANFORD HEALTH (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; MADISON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colman:

  • South Dakota State University (about 24 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 29 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 62 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • University of South Dakota (about 84 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 85 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 107 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 107 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)

Public high school in Colman:

Public elementary/middle schools in Colman:

See full list of schools located in Colman

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Colman: Colman Fire Department (A), Colman City Hall (B), Colman Branch Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Colman Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Moody 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 Colman and their reported violations in the past:

COLMAN (Population served: 594, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-25-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-09-2006), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JUN-20-2006 to JUN-20-2006)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Colman (2011 data):

  • Home Federal Bank: Colman Branch at 118 North Main Street, branch established on 1901/05/18. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $1,224.2 mil, Deposits: $946.5 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Colman:

Marital status in Colman, SD
  • Never married: 39.9%
  • Now married: 33.4%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Colman:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Colman
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Colman, SD (based on Moody County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,97311
Catholic1,9432
Evangelical Protestant3396
Other5-
None2,226-
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
This county:

1.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

7.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Moody County:

10.81 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.0%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Moody County:

29.4%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.1%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Colman:

63.9%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

68.1%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Colman:

26.5
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.4%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Colman:

9.8%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.4
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Colman:

31.9%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Colman:

69.2%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.1%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Colman, SD Residents
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 2$8,202$49,2121$900
Parks and Recreation 2$9,688$58,1281$200
Financial Administration 1$4,433$53,1960$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$42
Totals for Government 5$22,323$53,5753$1,142

Colman government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $888,000 ($1387.50)
    Water Utilities: $523,000 ($817.19)
    Sewerage: $207,000 ($323.44)
    General Public Buildings: $86,000 ($134.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $48,000 ($75.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $43,000 ($67.19)
    Central Staff Services: $32,000 ($50.00)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($31.25)
    Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($31.25)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($6.25)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $121,000 ($189.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $201,000 ($314.06)

Colman government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $168,000 ($262.50)
    Sewerage: $139,000 ($217.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $47,000 ($73.44)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $35,000 ($54.69)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,011,000 ($1579.69)
    Water Utilities: $144,000 ($225.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $343,000 ($535.94)
    Sewerage: $126,000 ($196.88)
    Highways: $17,000 ($26.56)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $182,000 ($284.38)
    Property: $56,000 ($87.50)
    Motor Vehicle License: $10,000 ($15.62)

Colman government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,027,000 ($4729.69)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,932,000 ($4581.25)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $95,000 ($148.44)

Colman government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $300,000 ($468.75)

Strongest AM radio stations in Colman:

  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KJJQ (910 AM; 0 kW; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KJAM (1390 AM; 0 kW; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Colman:

  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KSQB-FM (95.7 FM; DELL RAPIDS, SD; Owner: L A RADIO, INC.)
  • KLQL (101.1 FM; LUVERNE, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJAM-FM (103.1 FM; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KISD (98.7 FM; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KJOE (106.1 FM; SLAYTON, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KKQQ (102.3 FM; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Colman:

  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K43GX (Channel 43; MADISON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KSMN (Channel 20; WORTHINGTON, MN; Owner: WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL TV COMPANY)
  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K56GF (Channel 56; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K34DR (Channel 34; HUMBOLDT, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.5mTotal length
  • $1,297,000Total costs
  • 67,450Total average daily traffic
  • 12,143Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Colman, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 141960-1969
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Colman, SD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Colman)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Colman, SD)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KA0DEZ, Licensee ID: L00203695, Grant Date: 02/21/2007, Expiration Date: 04/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2019, Certifier: John D Lellelid, Registrant: John D Lellelid, 224 S Loban St, Colman, SD 57017-0232

  • Call Sign: KB7QBP, Previous Call Sign: KB0BMO, Licensee ID: L00553688, Grant Date: 08/02/2002, Expiration Date: 09/15/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2003, Certifier: Terry L Mc Kenzie, Registrant: Terry L Mc Kenzie, 23503 472nd Ave, Colman, SD 57017

  • Call Sign: KC0AM, Licensee ID: L00130277, Grant Date: 02/27/2019, Expiration Date: 05/24/2029, Registrant: John S Walker, 22471 470th Avenue, Colman, SD 57017-7127

  • Call Sign: N0HIN, Grant Date: 04/19/1996, Expiration Date: 04/19/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2008, Registrant: Harold Benedict, Colman, SD 57017

  • Call Sign: WA0TXG, Grant Date: 06/03/1997, Expiration Date: 06/03/2007, Cancellation Date: 02/25/2000, Registrant: Henry G Kohlmeyer, Rt 3 Box 105, Colman, SD 57017

  • Call Sign: KC0NQM, Licensee ID: L00538880, Grant Date: 04/09/2012, Expiration Date: 06/27/2022, Certifier: Ella J Lellelid, Registrant: Ella J Lellelid, 224 S Loban St, Colman, SD 57017-0232

  • Call Sign: KE0WEH, Licensee ID: L02276149, Grant Date: 07/01/2019, Expiration Date: 07/01/2029, Certifier: James Mcgovern, Registrant: James Mcgovern, 110 Sw 5th St Unit 2, Colman, SD 57017


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING VO-435 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 444EH, N444EH, N-444EH, Serial Number: 2421, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jamie A Voneye, 47112 229th St, Colman, SD 57017, Other Owners: Brianna L Voneye
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-201T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-360 SER (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 853BT, N853BT, N-853BT, Serial Number: 28R-7703076, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/25/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 06/08/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Pro Aviation LLC, 22609 471st Ave, Colman, SD 57017
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING VO-435 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 470SB, N470SB, N-470SB, Serial Number: 2254, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 08/07/2017
    Registrant (LLC): Midwest Choppers LLC, 47122 229th St, Colman, SD 57017
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/08/2020

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 14. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 25 took place in 2016, and the least - 4 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Colman, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.7%), and Structure Fires (22.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Colman, SD
    • 10743.7%Outside Fires
    • 5422.0%Structure Fires
    • 5020.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 3413.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Colman, SD
Most common first names in Colman, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John979.7 years
William780.7 years
Donald676.5 years
Carl677.7 years
Arthur681.7 years
Clarence576.6 years
Richard565.0 years
Robert574.8 years
George571.8 years
Mary586.0 years
Most common last names in Colman, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Peterson1281.7 years
Johnson769.1 years
Nelson783.9 years
Thompson777.7 years
Jensen677.5 years
Groos679.0 years
Lee588.4 years
Molskness583.6 years
Schmidt585.6 years
Anderson476.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Colman, SD
  • 51.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.0%Electricity
  • 11.2%Other fuel
  • 3.4%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Wood
  • 0.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Colman, SD
  • 69.7%Electricity
  • 30.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Colman compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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