Estelline, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 746 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.5%
 
Males: 376  (50.5%)
Females: 370  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57234.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,689 (it was $27,679 in 2000)
Estelline:

$67,689
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,131 (it was $14,967 in 2000)

Estelline city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $148,005 (it was $43,300 in 2000)
Estelline:

$148,005
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $156,068; detached houses: $157,749; mobile homes: $42,695

Median gross rent in 2022: $638.

March 2022 cost of living index in Estelline: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%
(6.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.0% for other race residents, 35.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Estelline, SD (2022)
    • 82084.4%White alone
    • 939.6%Hispanic
    • 575.9%Two or more races
    • 70.7%Asian alone
    • 30.3%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Estelline, South Dakota as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Estelline is 896 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 (24.9%), English (13.0%), Norwegian (10.5%), Scotch-Irish (5.5%), American (4.4%), Irish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/19/1920

Elevation: 1640 feet

Land area: 0.96 square miles.

Population density: 778 people per square mile   (low).

Estelline, South Dakota map

65 residents are foreign born (5.8% Latin America, 0.9% Europe).

This city:

6.7%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,131 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,936 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (72.4 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (180.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (501.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bruce, SD (3.1 miles ),
Lake Poinsett, SD (3.2 miles ),
Castlewood, SD (3.5 miles ),
Toronto, SD (3.6 miles ),
Brandt, SD (3.9 miles),
Lake Norden, SD (3.9 miles ),
White, SD (4.0 miles ),
Hayti, SD (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.58 N, Longitude: 96.90 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $163,300
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Estelline, SD residents
Average permit cost in Estelline, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+2.7%).
Most common industries in Estelline, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.5%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Wood products (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.9%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (12.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.4%)
  • Food (4.3%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Estelline, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Food processing workers (6.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.4%)

Average climate in Estelline, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Estelline, South Dakota average temperatures Estelline, South Dakota average precipitation Estelline, South Dakota humidity Estelline, South Dakota wind speed Estelline, South Dakota snowfall Estelline, South Dakota sunshine Estelline, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.6. This is about average.

City:

66.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 22.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.99
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Estelline-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 28% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Estelline city center injured 5 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/21/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 7 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Estelline-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 132% 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 86.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 126.5 miles away from Estelline center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 81.5 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 676.9 miles away from Estelline 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 160.0 miles away from Estelline 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 94.9 miles away from Estelline center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hamlin County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 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).
Estelline topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Estelline:

  • ESTELLINE COMM HOSP (provides emergency services, BOX 210)
  • ESTELLINE NURSING AND CARE CENTER (205 FJERESTAD AVENUE EAST PO BOX 130)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Estelline:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - LAKE NORDEN (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LAKE NORDEN, SD)

Heliports located in Estelline:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Estelline:

  • South Dakota State University (about 19 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 57 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 68 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 70 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Ridgewater College (about 98 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • Northern State University (about 99 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 117 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)

Public high school in Estelline:

Public elementary/middle schools in Estelline:

Private elementary/middle school in Estelline:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Estelline: Estelline Fire Department (A), Estelline City Hall (B), Estelline Ambulance Service (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Kozy Motel (608 State Avenue East).

Birthplace of: Julie Gerberding - Physician.

Hamlin 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 Estelline and their reported violations in the past:

ESTELLINE (Population served: 768, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/penalty) issued (JUL-21-2004), St Public Notif requested (JUL-09-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-01-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-23-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-08-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-25-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-02-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2006)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.6%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
56 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
58 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Estelline (2011 data):

  • Reliabank Dakota: at 211 North Main Street, branch established on 1920/09/01. Info updated 2011/01/10: Bank assets: $223.0 mil, Deposits: $193.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Big Sioux Financial, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Estelline:

Marital status in Estelline, SD
  • Never married: 30.0%
  • Now married: 41.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 17.4%

For population 25 years and over in Estelline:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Estelline, SD (based on Hamlin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,3587
Catholic6163
Evangelical Protestant25211
None3,677-
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: 3
Hamlin County:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

1.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Hamlin County:

8.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Hamlin County:

27.2%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hamlin County:

11.6%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Estelline:

55.9%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

52.1%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.8
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Estelline:

16.7%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Estelline:

9.1%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Estelline:

7.1
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Estelline:

33.7%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Estelline:

59.0%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Estelline:

75.3%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Estelline, 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
Welfare 37$161,748$52,45940$59,252
Financial Administration 1$6,073$72,8760$0
Water Supply 1$4,602$55,2240$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,878$46,5360$0
Totals for Government 40$176,301$52,89040$59,252

Estelline government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $8,000 ($10.72)
  • Current Operations - Public Welfare Institutions: $3,568,000 ($4782.84)
    Electric Utilities: $541,000 ($725.20)
    Regular Highways: $213,000 ($285.52)
    General - Other: $138,000 ($184.99)
    Financial Administration: $99,000 ($132.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($92.49)
    Central Staff Services: $49,000 ($65.68)
    Police Protection: $47,000 ($63.00)
    Water Utilities: $46,000 ($61.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $46,000 ($61.66)
    Sewerage: $34,000 ($45.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $30,000 ($40.21)
    Health - Other: $7,000 ($9.38)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $58,000 ($77.75)

Estelline government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $4,182,000 ($5605.90)
    Sewerage: $105,000 ($140.75)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($97.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($21.45)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $38,000 ($50.94)
    Rents: $38,000 ($50.94)
    General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($9.38)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $773,000 ($1036.19)
    Water Utilities: $134,000 ($179.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $35,000 ($46.92)
    General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($17.43)
  • Tax - Property: $285,000 ($382.04)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $205,000 ($274.80)
    Other License: $28,000 ($37.53)
    Amusements Sales: $1,000 ($1.34)

Estelline government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,421,000 ($1904.83)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,393,000 ($1867.29)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $28,000 ($37.53)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,690,000 ($8967.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Estelline:

  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KWAT (950 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KJJQ (910 AM; 0 kW; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Estelline:

  • KDBX (107.1 FM; CLEAR LAKE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPHR (106.3 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKSD (104.3 FM; MILBANK, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)

TV broadcast stations around Estelline:

  • 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)
  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K38CQ (Channel 38; HURON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K32DK (Channel 32; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 52.1mTotal length
  • $11,091,000Total costs
  • 5,269Total average daily traffic
  • 682Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,958Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Estelline, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Estelline, SD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Estelline Community Hospital (Lat: 44.579694 Lon: -96.901722), Call Sign: KNHL619,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, 155.385 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2023, Expiration Date: 10/12/2033, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 103 Commerce Street, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Email:

  • City Hall Main St (Lat: 44.573583 Lon: -96.902833), Type: Upole, Structure height: 10 m, Overall height: 14 m, Call Sign: WPLV801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.456 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2003, Expiration Date: 03/16/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2013, Certifier: Stuart Busch, Registrant: Omni Pro Software, Rr 2 Box 10, Madison, SD 57042, Fax: (605) 256-9539

  • 205 Fjerestad Ave E (Lat: 44.578889 Lon: -96.903611), Call Sign: WQJY771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2009, Expiration Date: 02/18/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2019, Certifier: Mike Ward, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (800) 475-5852, Email:

  • Lat: 44.558833 Lon: -96.935778, Call Sign: WQUA969, Licensee ID: L01756916,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.005 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2014, Expiration Date: 05/23/2024, Certifier: Kevin Warne, Registrant: Kevin L Warne, 46352 195th St, Estelline, SD 57234, Phone: (605) 690-2506, Fax: (605) 873-1307, Email:

  • 1 Mile W, 2 Miles N Of Jct 28 & Hwy I-29 (Lat: 44.602194 Lon: -96.784500), Call Sign: WQZB278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.375 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2017, Expiration Date: 03/27/2027, Certifier: Ronald J Gorder, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:

  • 19149 471st Ave (Lat: 44.612694 Lon: -96.784556), Call Sign: WREI894,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.810 MHz, Grant Date: 10/09/2019, Expiration Date: 10/09/2029, Certifier: Maxwell Gorder, Registrant: Todd R Albrecht, 700 E. 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Estelline)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2572Z, N2572Z, N-2572Z, Serial Number: 1000-77, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry L Runia, 19533 458th Ave, Estelline, SD 57234
  • Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-G6 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AIRESEARCH TPE331 SERIES (904 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 332BF, N332BF, N-332BF, Serial Number: G6-117, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 02/22/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 07/07/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Scott Trustee Thompson, Po Box 76, Estelline, SD 57234, Other Owners: Donna Trustee Thompson
  • Aircraft: BEECH S35 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 354KP, N354KP, N-354KP, Serial Number: D-7612, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 07/10/2020
    Registrant (Partnership): County Flying Club LLP Tri, 19533 458th Ave, Estelline, SD 57234
  • Aircraft: SNOW COMMANDER 600-S2R (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 605BF, N605BF, N-605BF, Serial Number: 1559R, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 05/14/2010
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Scott Trustee Thompson, Po Box 76, Estelline, SD 57234, Other Owners: Donna Trustee Thompson
  • Aircraft: BEECH K35 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8FG, N8FG, N-8FG, Serial Number: D-5779, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 12/18/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): County Flying Club Tri, 19533 458th Ave, Estelline, SD 57234, Other Owners: Jerry Runia, Russell M Hamann, Brady Fast, Ken Krein
  • Aircraft: SNOW COMMANDER 600-S2R (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2198K, N2198K, N-2198K, Serial Number: 1559R, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 05/14/2010
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Scott Trustee Thompson, Po Box 76, Estelline, SD 57234, Other Owners: Donna Trustee Thompson
  • Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION S2R-R1340 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 30951, N30951, N-30951, Serial Number: R1340-029, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 02/06/1992, Certificate Issue Date: 04/04/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Scott Trustee Thompson, Po Box 76, Estelline, SD 57234, Other Owners: Donna Trustee Thompson
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/13/2018

Most common first names in Estelline, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1981.8 years
Fred1075.9 years
William1081.3 years
Margaret1085.2 years
Henry982.8 years
George985.0 years
Harold871.1 years
Clarence874.8 years
Carl784.7 years
Anna790.9 years
Most common last names in Estelline, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Foster1172.3 years
Johnson1080.5 years
Linneman978.0 years
Begalka881.4 years
Saathoff783.7 years
Williams788.4 years
Davis781.2 years
Smith683.5 years
Poppen688.7 years
Olson572.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Estelline, SD
  • 69.1%Utility gas
  • 18.0%Electricity
  • 12.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Estelline, SD
  • 60.3%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 6.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Estelline 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 above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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