De Smet, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 1,061 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.8%
 
Males: 549  (51.8%)
Females: 512  (48.2%)
Median resident age:

56.7 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57231.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,881 (it was $27,760 in 2000)
De Smet:

$57,881
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,048 (it was $15,372 in 2000)

De Smet city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $163,185 (it was $45,200 in 2000)
De Smet:

$163,185
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $147,298; detached houses: $153,036; townhouses or other attached units: $125,257; mobile homes: $45,228

Median gross rent in 2022: $719.

March 2022 cost of living index in De Smet: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in De Smet, South Dakota as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in De Smet is 1,155 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (40.2%), Irish (13.1%), Norwegian (12.3%), American (5.5%), Czech (3.7%), Swedish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1883

Elevation: 1724 feet

Land area: 1.06 square miles.

Population density: 1,005 people per square mile   (low).

De Smet, South Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,954 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,505 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (71.6 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (214.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (528.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Erwin, SD (3.0 miles),
Lake Preston, SD (3.0 miles ),
Bancroft, SD (3.5 miles),
Bryant, SD (3.8 miles ),
Iroquois, SD (3.8 miles ),
Hetland, SD (4.0 miles),
Oldham, SD (4.0 miles ),
Carthage, SD (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 44.39 N, Longitude: 97.55 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $278,800
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $278,800
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $278,800
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $278,800
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $278,800
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $304,000
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $215,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $123,500
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $155,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $86,300
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $158,300
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $69,200
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $83,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $45,000
Number of permits per 10,000 De Smet, SD residents
Average permit cost in De Smet, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in De Smet, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (15.0%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (17.8%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.3%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
Most common occupations in De Smet, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)

Average climate in De Smet, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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De Smet, South Dakota environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

De Smet-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the De Smet city center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 27.9 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

De Smet-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 155% 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 92.7 miles away from De Smet center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 115.5 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 646.1 miles away from De Smet center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 130.6 miles away from De Smet 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 61.4 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 108.3 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 Kingsbury County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 6, 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).
De Smet topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in De Smet:

  • AVERA DESMET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 306 PRAIRIE AVENUE SW, PO BOX 160)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET (411 CALUMET AVENUE NW)

Other hospitals and medical centers near De Smet:

  • KINGSBURY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LAKE PRESTON, SD)
  • KINGSBURY MEMORIAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAKE PRESTON, SD)
  • BRYANT PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BRYANT, SD)

Airports and heliports located in De Smet:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to De Smet:

  • South Dakota State University (about 39 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 69 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Northern State University (about 87 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 89 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 103 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • University of South Dakota (about 116 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Ridgewater College (about 133 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)

Public high school in De Smet:

Public elementary/middle schools in De Smet:

See full list of schools located in De Smet

Library in De Smet:

  • HAZEL L MEYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $54,684; Location: 114 1ST STREET; 23,594 books; 620 audio materials; 399 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 76 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in De Smet: Desmet Volunteer Fire Department (A), De Smet City Hall (B), Hazel L Meyer Memorial Library (C), Kingsbury County Courthouse (D), Desmet Emergency Rescue Unit (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society Inc (Museums; 103 Olivet Avenue Southeast).

Hotels: Cottage Inn Motel (Highway 14), Prairie House Manor (RR2 Box 61 A), Super 8 Motel (288 Highway 14 East).

Birthplace of: Rose Wilder Lane - Journalist.

Kingsbury County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.7%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
51 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
67 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in De Smet (2011 data):

  • American Bank & Trust: De Smet Branch at 212 Calumet Avenue, S.E., branch established on 1919/06/14. Info updated 2011/10/25: Bank assets: $378.1 mil, Deposits: $304.8 mil, headquarters in Wessington Springs, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Leackco Bank Holding Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in De Smet:

Marital status in De Smet, SD
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 13.1%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

For population 25 years and over in De Smet:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for De Smet, SD (based on Kingsbury County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,48517
Catholic8573
Evangelical Protestant40310
Other1-
None402-
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: 4
Here:

7.44 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

5.58 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Kingsbury County:

11.16 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Kingsbury County:

26.0%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
De Smet:

36.6%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

32.3%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
De Smet:

26.7
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
De Smet:

10.1%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.6%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.0
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
De Smet:

21.1%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

35.9%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.9%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of De Smet, 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
Financial Administration 2$10,166$60,9960$0
Streets and Highways 2$8,166$48,9960$0
Parks and Recreation 2$7,528$45,1680$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,356$52,2720$0
Water Supply 1$3,319$39,8280$0
Sewerage 1$3,963$47,5560$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 1$5,580$66,9602$1,399
Local Libraries 0$0 2$3,284
Totals for Government 10$43,078$51,6944$4,683

De Smet government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $137,000 ($129.12)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $675,000 ($636.19)
    Regular Highways: $387,000 ($364.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $207,000 ($195.10)
    Financial Administration: $180,000 ($169.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $157,000 ($147.97)
    Sewerage: $139,000 ($131.01)
    Water Utilities: $129,000 ($121.58)
    Police Protection: $87,000 ($82.00)
    Libraries: $81,000 ($76.34)
    General Public Buildings: $68,000 ($64.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $32,000 ($30.16)
    Central Staff Services: $32,000 ($30.16)
    Hospitals: $32,000 ($30.16)
    Air Transportation: $20,000 ($18.85)
    Health - Other: $17,000 ($16.02)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($17.91)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $19,000 ($17.91)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($14.14)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $372,000 ($350.61)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($4.71)

De Smet government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $170,000 ($160.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $110,000 ($103.68)
    Air Transportation: $14,000 ($13.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($13.20)
    Other: $4,000 ($3.77)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($5.66)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $906,000 ($853.91)
    Rents: $82,000 ($77.29)
    Interest Earnings: $39,000 ($36.76)
    Sale of Property: $14,000 ($13.20)
    Special Assessments: $12,000 ($11.31)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.94)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $208,000 ($196.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $135,000 ($127.24)
    General Local Government Support: $10,000 ($9.43)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $630,000 ($593.78)
    Property: $489,000 ($460.89)
    Other Selective Sales: $40,000 ($37.70)
    Other License: $6,000 ($5.66)

De Smet government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $285,000 ($268.61)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $270,000 ($254.48)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $219,000 ($206.41)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $144,000 ($135.72)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $75,000 ($70.69)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $15,000 ($14.14)

De Smet government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,947,000 ($2777.57)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $507,000 ($477.85)

Businesses in De Smet, SD

  • Dairy Queen: 1
  • Ford: 1
  • La-Z-Boy: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in De Smet:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • 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.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in De Smet:

  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around De Smet:

  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K38CQ (Channel 38; HURON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

De Smet fatal accident list:

Sep 23, 2011 09:44 PM, 1st St, Lat: 44.387256, Lon: -97.548550, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 31, 1977 11:37 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.4mTotal length
  • $617,000Total costs
  • 4,030Total average daily traffic
  • 712Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,777Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in De Smet)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Fire Department Bldg (Lat: 44.380528 Lon: -97.550361), Call Sign: KJR420, Licensee ID: L00107136,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.715 MHz, Grant Date: 06/16/1998, Expiration Date: 09/12/2003, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2004, Registrant: City Of De Smet, 218 Calumet Ave Se Po Drawer 70, De Smet, SD 57231

  • De Smet Well 6 5.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 44.454972 Lon: -97.611194), Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WNQQ289, Licensee ID: L00095154,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.300 MHz, Grant Date: 04/30/2013, Expiration Date: 02/23/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2023, Registrant: Kingbrook Rural Water System Inc, 302 E Ash St, Arlington, SD 57212, Phone: (605) 983-5074, Fax: (605) 985-5636, Email:

  • 411 Calumet Ave Nw (Lat: 44.391667 Lon: -97.548889), Call Sign: WRMN568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.212 MHz, 467.212 MHz, 462.262 MHz, 467.262 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, 462.362 MHz, 467.362 MHz, 462.412 MHz, 467.412 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2021, Expiration Date: 05/07/2031, Certifier: Dan Gunderson, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Email:

  • De Smet Municipal Airport (Wilder Field) (Lat: 44.433361 Lon: -97.556639), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WRXW320,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.487 MHz, Grant Date: 07/05/2023, Expiration Date: 07/05/2033, Certifier: Ryan Petersen, Registrant: Dbt Transportation Services, 1500 Citywest Blvd, Suite 550, Houston, TX 77042, Phone: (314) 705-1494, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0VTR, Grant Date: 03/25/1996, Expiration Date: 03/25/2006, Cancellation Date: 03/26/2008, Registrant: Karen Brown, 208 3rd St, De Smet, SD 57231

  • Call Sign: WB0CHM, Licensee ID: L00103007, Grant Date: 07/27/2004, Expiration Date: 09/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2016, Registrant: Dennis L Helder, 43148 197 St, De Smet, SD 57231

  • Call Sign: KF0KDL, Licensee ID: L02589324, Grant Date: 08/20/2022, Expiration Date: 08/20/2032, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2022, Certifier: Susan L Eastin, Registrant: Susan L Eastin, De Smet, SD 57231

  • Call Sign: WA6QLW, Previous Call Sign: KF0KDL, Licensee ID: L02589324, Grant Date: 09/09/2022, Expiration Date: 09/09/2032, Certifier: Susan L Eastin, Registrant: Susan L Eastin, De Smet, SD 57231


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: SCHWEIZER 269C (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING HIO-360-D1A (190 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2086F, N2086F, N-2086F, Serial Number: S1754, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 04/27/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 09/24/2009
    Registrant (Corporation): N3793b Inc, 21305 Sd Highway 25, De Smet, SD 57231
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4958L, N4958L, N-4958L, Serial Number: 28-5007, Year manufactured: 1968, Certificate Issue Date: 05/03/2000
    Registrant (Individual): James A Ogren, 42962 200th St, De Smet, SD 57231
  • Aircraft: FATZINGER TERRY L FATZINGER F-5 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90-8F (95 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 801TF, N801TF, N-801TF, Serial Number: 1005, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 03/16/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Larry E Lundquist, 20386 Sd Highway 25, De Smet, SD 57231
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85181, N85181, N-85181, Serial Number: 7AC-3913, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/10/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/06/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Dwayne J Lafave, 709 2nd St Sw, De Smet, SD 57231

Most common first names in De Smet, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2778.8 years
Henry1879.3 years
Mary1584.8 years
Alice1485.0 years
William1280.6 years
Robert1273.5 years
Charles1177.6 years
Grace1183.7 years
Earl1080.4 years
Ruth1079.3 years
Most common last names in De Smet, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Larson2184.2 years
Anderson1583.0 years
Smith1573.3 years
Johnson1479.8 years
Lee1175.7 years
Petersen1178.3 years
Cavanaugh1073.7 years
Klinkel1078.3 years
Moore1081.9 years
Skyberg986.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in De Smet, SD
  • 82.6%Utility gas
  • 15.2%Electricity
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in De Smet, SD
  • 44.7%Utility gas
  • 37.9%Electricity
  • 11.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.8%No fuel used


De Smet compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

De Smet on our top lists:

  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Austria (population 500+)"
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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