Erwin, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 40 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.0%
Males: 17  (43.6%)
Females: 23  (56.4%)
Median resident age:

67.2 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57233

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,430 (it was $33,125 in 2000)
Erwin:

$46,430
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,882 (it was $15,661 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $55,809 (it was $15,400 in 2000)
Erwin:

$55,809
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $55,831; detached houses: $55,836
March 2022 cost of living index in Erwin: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.3%

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Ancestries: German (44.4%), American (16.7%), Finnish (16.7%), English (5.6%), Norwegian (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1830 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 85 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.3% ($199)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (74.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (207.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (525.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bryant, SD (2.7 miles ),
De Smet, SD (3.0 miles ),
Lake Preston, SD (3.0 miles ),
Badger, SD (3.4 miles),
Hetland, SD (3.6 miles),
Lake Norden, SD (3.6 miles ),
Willow Lake, SD (3.7 miles ),
Bancroft, SD (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 44.49 N, Longitude: 97.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Erwin satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+38.1%).

Average climate in Erwin, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Erwin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the Erwin town center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 31.2 miles away from the town center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Erwin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 148% 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 99.1 miles away from Erwin center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 106.6 miles away from Erwin center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 650.8 miles away from Erwin 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 139.4 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 99.5 miles away from Erwin 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 70.1 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).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Erwin:

  • BRYANT PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BRYANT, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY DE SMET (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DE SMET, SD)
  • AVERA DESMET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; DE SMET, SD)
  • KINGSBURY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; LAKE PRESTON, SD)
  • KINGSBURY MEMORIAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAKE PRESTON, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - LAKE NORDEN (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LAKE NORDEN, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Erwin:

  • South Dakota State University (about 35 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 72 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 84 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Northern State University (about 84 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 96 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • University of South Dakota (about 121 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Ridgewater College (about 125 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Erwin Public Library (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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 town:

2.0 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Erwin:

Marital status in Erwin, SD
  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 51.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.9%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

For population 25 years and over in Erwin:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 54.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Erwin, 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
This county:

7.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

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%
State:

27.7%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$190
Totals for Government 0$0 4$190

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $8,000 ($200.00)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($50.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($50.00)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $6,000 ($150.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($25.00)
  • Tax - Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($100.00)
    Property: $4,000 ($100.00)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($25.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $112,000 ($2800.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Erwin:

  • 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.)
  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • 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)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Erwin:

  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around Erwin:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K38CQ (Channel 38; HURON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Erwin)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • ERWIN, SD, 19773 441st Ave. (Lat: 44.517528 Lon: -97.389944), Call Sign: WQTJ757,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.577 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2024, Expiration Date: 02/19/2034, Certifier: Ryan D Olson, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Tarpon Towers, 1 Mi W (Lat: 44.488611 Lon: -97.470278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 82 m, Overall height: 84 m, Call Sign: WRJM886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 09/28/2020, Expiration Date: 09/28/2030, Certifier: Thomas M Heier, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • STATION, 1 Mi W Of (Lat: 44.488556 Lon: -97.470333), Overall height: 84.1 m, Call Sign: WBD230,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6675.00 MHz, 6645.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2000, Expiration Date: 06/30/2010, Cancellation Date: 02/08/2002, Phone: (701) 223-0441


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Erwin, SD
  • 72.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Utility gas
  • 11.1%Electricity


Erwin compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income 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.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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