Forestburg, South Dakota

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Population in 2010: 73.
Males: 52  (71.4%)
Females: 21  (28.6%)
Median resident age:

62.1 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,063
Forestburg:

$66,063
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,207

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $143,763
Forestburg:

$143,763
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $218,077; detached houses: $330,901; mobile homes: $28,735
March 2022 cost of living index in Forestburg: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.7%
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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Forestburg, South Dakota as of May 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Forestburg is 147 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (60.0%), Czech (15.0%), Irish (15.0%), Swedish (10.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1232 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (76.5 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (218.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (548.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Woonsocket, SD (2.9 miles ),
Letcher, SD (3.0 miles),
Artesian, SD (3.0 miles),
Fedora, SD (4.0 miles),
Loomis, SD (4.0 miles),
Lane, SD (4.0 miles),
Aurora Center, SD (4.1 miles),
Alpena, SD (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.02 N, Longitude: 98.11 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Forestburg, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Forestburg, SD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Tornado activity:

Forestburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 39% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/24/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.5 miles away from the Forestburg place center injured 4 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 tornado 28.4 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Forestburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 185% 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 66.0 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 621.7 miles away from Forestburg center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 152.5 miles away from Forestburg center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.4 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 24.1 miles away from Forestburg center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 392.4 miles away from Forestburg center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sanborn County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 3, 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).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Forestburg:

  • South Dakota State University (about 69 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 74 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Northern State University (about 101 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of South Dakota (about 105 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 121 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Wayne State College (about 135 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 138 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)

Public high school in Forestburg:

Public elementary/middle schools in Forestburg:

See full list of schools located in Forestburg

Points of interest:

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Churches in Forestburg include: Forestburg Lutheran Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Sand Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Forestburg:

Marital status in Forestburg, SD
  • Never married: 15.0%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 29.0%

For population 25 years and over in Forestburg:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Forestburg, SD (based on Sanborn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,1892
Mainline Protestant2232
Evangelical Protestant1384
Other--
None805-
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
Sanborn County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

12.25 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

7.8%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Forestburg:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KORN (1490 AM; 1 kW; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Forestburg:

  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KMIT (105.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KQRN (107.3 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • K258AG (99.5 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Forestburg:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)

Forestburg fatal accident list:

Jan 9, 2013 05:14 PM, Sr-34 W, Lat: 44.016142, Lon: -98.100383, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.0mTotal length
  • $16,000Total costs
  • 3,015Total average daily traffic
  • 247Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,061Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Forestburg, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Forestburg, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • ARTHUR B GOODKIND, 2 Mi N (Lat: 44.053611 Lon: -98.110556), Type: 90.0, Overall height: 85.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Lhartman@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-1836

  • CHARLES R NAFTALIN, 2 Mi N (Lat: 44.053611 Lon: -98.110556), Type: 90.0, Structure height: 46111 m, Overall height: 85.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Charles.Naftalin@hklaw.Com, Suite 1100, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-7073

  • Robert J Folliard, 2 Mi N (Lat: 44.053611 Lon: -98.110556), Type: 90.0, Structure height: 46111 m, Overall height: 85.4 m, Registrant: Cooley LLP, Hwendel@cooley.Com, Suite 700, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 776-2943

  • 2 Mi N (Lat: 44.053611 Lon: -98.110556), Type: 90.0, Overall height: 85.4 m, Registrant: Red River Broadcast Corp Dba , Sioux- Falls, Phone: (605) 361-5555


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Rural Rt (Lat: 44.116639 Lon: -98.052306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: KRV692,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.745 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2015, Expiration Date: 08/27/2025, Registrant: Whitewater Wireless, Inc., 1929 2nd Street, S.W., Rochester, MN 55901, Phone: (507) 281-1917, Fax: (507) 281-3341, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • STATION, Sand Creek Substn 2 Mi W & 4 Mi N Of (Lat: 44.083028 Lon: -98.151750), Overall height: 19.8 m, Call Sign: WNEG804,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.800 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2000, Expiration Date: 01/18/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2006, Phone: (605) 256-4536

  • FORESTBURG, 2 Mi N (Lat: 44.053611 Lon: -98.110556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.4 m, Overall height: 90 m, Call Sign: WPNF331,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7100.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/17/1997, Expiration Date: 04/01/2022, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street ,N.W, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 457-7040, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • FORESTBURG, 2 Mi N (Lat: 44.053611 Lon: -98.110556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.4 m, Overall height: 90 m, Call Sign: WPNF332,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6925.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/17/1997, Cancellation Date: 09/17/2009, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • FORESTBURG, 2 Mi N (Lat: 44.053611 Lon: -98.110556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.4 m, Overall height: 90 m, Call Sign: WPNM412,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7100.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/1998, Expiration Date: 04/01/2022, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street ,N.W, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 457-7040, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • FORESTBURG, 2.2 Miles North Of (Lat: 44.053306 Lon: -98.109528), Overall height: 90.2 m, Call Sign: KBD61,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/26/1998, Registrant: At&t Communications Of The Midwest Inc, 1200 Peachtree St Ne Locn 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309

  • .5 Mi S (Lat: 44.013056 Lon: -98.110000), Structure height: 73.2 m, Call Sign: WBG598, Licensee ID: L01292380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/1984, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2010, Registrant: Hoak Media Of Dakota License, LLC, 500 Crescent Court Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75201

  • 1/2 Mi S Of Forestburg (Lat: 44.011083 Lon: -98.104528), Structure height: 77.1 m, Overall height: 71 m, Call Sign: WHB663, Licensee ID: L01292380,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6925.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/15/1981, Expiration Date: 04/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2010, Registrant: Hoak Media Of Dakota License, LLC, 500 Crescent Court Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75201


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: AA0F, Licensee ID: L00278427, Grant Date: 07/23/2020, Expiration Date: 10/02/2030, Cancellation Date: 12/24/2022, Certifier: Donald K Schwemle, Registrant: Donald K Schwemle, 23464 404th Ave, Forestburg, SD 57314

  • Call Sign: KB0NGP, Grant Date: 06/23/1994, Expiration Date: 06/23/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/24/2006, Registrant: Jeremy M Hunter, Hc 74 Box 159, Forestburg, SD 57314

  • Call Sign: N0OTI, Licensee ID: L00456891, Grant Date: 01/28/2002, Expiration Date: 07/23/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/24/2013, Certifier: Douglas L Nurnberg, Registrant: Douglas L Nurnberg, 40406 Sd Hwy 34, Forestburg, SD 57314-6421

  • Call Sign: N0OTJ, Licensee ID: L00448509, Grant Date: 07/17/2021, Expiration Date: 07/23/2031, Certifier: Scott R Nurnberg, Registrant: Scott R Nurnberg, 120 W. Corliss Ave., Forestburg, SD 57314

  • Call Sign: N0XDN, Grant Date: 06/01/1993, Expiration Date: 06/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2005, Registrant: Steve E Hunter, Hc 74 Box 159, Forestburg, SD 57314

  • Call Sign: N0XDP, Grant Date: 06/01/1993, Expiration Date: 06/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2005, Registrant: Jason E Nurnberg, Hc 74 Box 128, Forestburg, SD 57314


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 108T, N108T, N-108T, Serial Number: 18-2222, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Isaac B Olson, 40419 230th St, Forestburg, SD 57314
  • Aircraft: CRAIG D ANDERSON CH601-XLB ZENITH (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 601KC, N601KC, N-601KC, Serial Number: 6-6740CA, Certificate Issue Date: 03/13/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Craig D Anderson, 40451 Sd Hwy 34, Forestburg, SD 57314
  • Aircraft: CRAIG D ANDERSON SA-7D (STITS) (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 83154, N83154, N-83154, Serial Number: 2018-1CA, Certificate Issue Date: 02/01/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Craig D Anderson, 40451 Sd Highway 34, Forestburg, SD 57314
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/23/1999, Exported to: Brazil

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Forestburg, SD
  • 82.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Forestburg, SD
  • 100.0%Electricity


Forestburg 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.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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