Dolton, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 34 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.1%
 
Males: 20  (59.1%)
Females: 14  (40.9%)
Median resident age:

57.5 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57319

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,246 (it was $24,688 in 2000)
Dolton:

$63,246
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $58,959 (it was $12,833 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $18,800 in 2000)
Dolton $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $95,575; detached houses: $95,872
March 2022 cost of living index in Dolton: -23522.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%

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Ancestries: German (35.7%), Norwegian (28.6%), American (21.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 9/11/1909

Elevation: 1440 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 134 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.6% ($300)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (32.9 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (169.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (506.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bridgewater, SD (2.7 miles ),
Marion, SD (2.8 miles ),
Monroe, SD (2.9 miles),
Canistota, SD (3.0 miles ),
Freeman, SD (3.1 miles ),
Parker, SD (3.7 miles ),
Emery, SD (3.8 miles ),
Salem, SD (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.49 N, Longitude: 97.39 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Dolton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Dolton, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Dolton-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the Dolton town center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

On 6/7/1965, a category F4 tornado 23.5 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dolton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 198% 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 112.7 miles away from Dolton center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from Dolton center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 663.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 164.6 miles away from Dolton 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 58.3 miles away from Dolton center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 160.3 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 Turner County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dolton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dolton:

  • DIAMOND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BRIDGEWATER, SD)
  • TIESZEN MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MARION, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CANISTOTA, SD)
  • FREEMAN COMMUNITY NH (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • OAKVIEW TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • HILLTOP HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PARKER, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - SALEM (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SALEM, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dolton:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 31 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 55 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • South Dakota State University (about 65 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 88 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 89 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northeast Community College (about 100 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 105 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)

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Turner 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:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

44.4%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

16.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dolton:

Marital status in Dolton, SD
  • Never married: 11.5%
  • Now married: 66.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 17.8%

For population 25 years and over in Dolton:

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dolton, SD (based on Turner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,63820
Evangelical Protestant96812
Catholic8654
Other--
None2,876-
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
Turner County:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

13.14 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

9.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Turner County:

26.2%
South Dakota:

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

17.3%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

42.9%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

30.7%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Dolton:

27.6
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.9%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Dolton:

5.7%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

25.7%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

47.9%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Dolton:

71.6%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dolton, 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 0$0 1$191
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$19
Totals for Government 0$0 4$210

Strongest AM radio stations in Dolton:

  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dolton:

  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dolton:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K34DR (Channel 34; HUMBOLDT, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.4mTotal length
  • $1,071,000Total costs
  • 3,688Total average daily traffic
  • 753Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,266Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Dolton, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dolton, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Mstm 1.3 Km E (Lat: 43.487472 Lon: -97.369500), Type: Pole, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQHQ951,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.037 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2017, Expiration Date: 10/10/2027, Certifier: Mike Williams, Registrant: In Control, Inc., 10350 Jamestown St., Ne, Blaine, MN 55449, Phone: (763) 783-9500, Fax: (763) 783-9502, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD0TTF, Licensee ID: L01748386, Grant Date: 11/15/2022, Expiration Date: 11/26/2032, Certifier: Dennis J Jurkovich, Registrant: Dennis J Jurkovich, 44018 269th St, Dolton, SD 57319


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dolton, SD
  • 86.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dolton, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Dolton 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.
  • 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 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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