Geddes, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 153 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.3%
 
Males: 75  (49.6%)
Females: 78  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

59.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57342.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,986 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Geddes:

$49,986
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,027 (it was $12,520 in 2000)

Geddes city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,057 (it was $21,900 in 2000)
Geddes:

$86,057
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,397; detached houses: $97,170; mobile homes: $100,438
March 2022 cost of living index in Geddes: 73.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.4%
(12.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.8% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Geddes, South Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Geddes is 56 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (27.5%), German (23.5%), Dutch (15.7%), European (13.7%), Czech (9.8%), Irish (7.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1900

Elevation: 1620 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 255 people per square mile   (very low).

Geddes, South Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born (2.8% Africa).

This city:

2.8%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $708 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $910 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (100.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (194.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (569.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Andes, SD (3.2 miles ),
Platte, SD (3.4 miles ),
New Holland, SD (3.6 miles),
Harrison, SD (3.9 miles),
Pickstown, SD (3.9 miles),
Ravinia, SD (4.0 miles),
Bonesteel, SD (4.2 miles ),
Armour, SD (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.25 N, Longitude: 98.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $19,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Geddes, SD residents
Average permit cost in Geddes, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Geddes, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.6%)
  • Health care (15.7%)
  • Public administration (11.3%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.2%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (39.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.1%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (33.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.5%)
  • Public administration (14.8%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Geddes, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (19.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.6%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.9%)
  • Top executives (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (20.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.6%)

Average climate in Geddes, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Geddes-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 24% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the Geddes city center .

On 5/8/1965, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 48.5 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Geddes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 240% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 602.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 75.4 miles away from Geddes center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 35.0 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 39.1 miles away from Geddes 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 353.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 212.4 miles away from the city 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 Charles Mix County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Geddes topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Geddes:

  • LAKE ANDES HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAKE ANDES, SD)
  • PLATTE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PLATTE, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Geddes:

  • University of South Dakota (about 96 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 99 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Northeast Community College (about 107 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 111 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • South Dakota State University (about 121 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 131 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Northern State University (about 153 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Geddes: Geddes Volunteer Fire Department (A), Geddes City Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: J. James Exon - Politician.

Charles Mix 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:

1.9 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

51.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.9%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Geddes (2011 data):

  • First State Bank: Geddes Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1930/04/21. Info updated 2010/06/01: Bank assets: $101.4 mil, Deposits: $88.7 mil, headquarters in Armour, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Lewis Banshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Geddes:

Marital status in Geddes, SD
  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 51.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 19.8%

For population 25 years and over in Geddes:

  • High school or higher: 99.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.2
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Geddes, SD (based on Charles Mix County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,7886
Evangelical Protestant1,69013
Mainline Protestant1,59412
Other891
None2,968-
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
Charles Mix County:

4.47 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

14.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

6.71 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

9.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Charles Mix County:

32.8%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Charles Mix County:

18.9%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Geddes:

40.0%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

48.5%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.5
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

12.9%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.5%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

34.5%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

46.4%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.5%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Geddes, 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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,187
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$125
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$660
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,545
Totals for Government 0$0 10$3,517

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $65,000 ($424.84)
    Financial Administration: $47,000 ($307.19)
    Regular Highways: $44,000 ($287.58)
    Central Staff Services: $25,000 ($163.40)
    Sewerage: $24,000 ($156.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($32.68)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($111.11)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $44,000 ($287.58)
    Other: $28,000 ($183.01)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $20,000 ($130.72)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($45.75)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($6.54)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $49,000 ($320.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($65.36)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($19.61)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $52,000 ($339.87)
    Property: $47,000 ($307.19)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($6.54)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($6.54)

Geddes government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $423,000 ($2764.71)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $417,000 ($2725.49)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($39.22)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $465,000 ($3039.22)

Strongest AM radio stations in Geddes:

  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Geddes:

  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Geddes:

  • K57BX (Channel 57; LAKE ANDES, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.3mTotal length
  • $1,249,000Total costs
  • 2,320Total average daily traffic
  • 200Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,220Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Geddes, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Geddes, SD

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Booster Pump Station 3.3 2 Mi E And 7 Mi N (Lat: 43.358611 Lon: -98.633694), Call Sign: WCQ418, Licensee ID: L00085596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2012, Expiration Date: 04/29/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2022, Registrant: Randall Community Water District, Box 37 445 Main St, Lake Andes, SD 57356, Phone: (605) 487-7823, Fax: (605) 487-7824, Email:

  • 37983 287th St (Lat: 43.228000 Lon: -98.588139), Call Sign: WQSG685,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.405 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2013, Expiration Date: 09/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/18/2023, Certifier: Christopher Slaba, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • 37736 277th St (Lat: 43.370083 Lon: -98.643861), Call Sign: WQSV879,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.505 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/2013, Expiration Date: 11/25/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2024, Certifier: Joel Muckey, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • Lat: 43.225556 Lon: -98.694722, Call Sign: WQTE652,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, Grant Date: 01/16/2014, Expiration Date: 01/16/2024, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2024, Certifier: Darrel Biddle, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • GEDDES TANK, Geddes Tank 468 Iowa Ave (Lat: 43.252139 Lon: -98.696806), Type: Tank, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WRFY418,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2020, Expiration Date: 05/28/2030, Certifier: Scott Pick, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062-8502, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Email:

  • Lat: 43.283694 Lon: -98.697417, Call Sign: WROI760,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.967 MHz, 173.225 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2021, Expiration Date: 10/20/2031, Certifier: Travis Masur, Registrant: B & L Communictions, 519 Main St., Platte, SD 57369, Phone: (605) 337-3377, Fax: (605) 337-3477, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KA0VYT, Licensee ID: L00645822, Grant Date: 02/11/2016, Expiration Date: 04/15/2026, Registrant: Daniel J Stuart, 603 S Main Ave, Geddes, SD 57342


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: SIXCHUTER SR7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1020F, N1020F, N-1020F, Serial Number: 97-1718-2SR7, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 11/30/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Curtis D Sybesma, 28432 376th Ave, Geddes, SD 57342
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/11/2016

Most common first names in Geddes, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph1279.8 years
Mary1188.9 years
William1180.6 years
Frank1081.6 years
John1075.5 years
Henry677.8 years
Helen677.7 years
James671.6 years
Rose590.0 years
Anna489.5 years
Most common last names in Geddes, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Phillips881.6 years
Meis771.1 years
Steckley787.6 years
Nelson683.8 years
Varilek575.6 years
Funke584.6 years
Dufek481.0 years
Mansheim474.7 years
Petrik482.5 years
Blair490.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Geddes, SD
  • 40.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.4%Electricity
  • 14.9%Utility gas
  • 13.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Geddes, SD
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Electricity


Geddes 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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