Hoven, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 373 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.0%
Males: 161  (43.3%)
Females: 212  (56.7%)
Median resident age:

38.9 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57450.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $28,942 in 2000)
Hoven $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,484 (it was $16,809 in 2000)

Hoven town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $100,456 (it was $43,800 in 2000)
Hoven:

$100,456
SD:

$245,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Hoven: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.1%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Hoven, South Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hoven is 441 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (74.8%), American (11.2%), Scotch-Irish (6.3%), English (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1927

Elevation: 1902 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 1,229 people per square mile   (low).

Hoven, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,265 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,482 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (118.9 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (318.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (649.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tolstoy, SD (2.9 miles),
Lowry, SD (3.4 miles),
Lebanon, SD (3.4 miles),
Onaka, SD (3.9 miles),
Bowdle, SD (4.0 miles ),
Akaska, SD (4.2 miles),
Seneca, SD (4.2 miles),
Gettysburg, SD (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 45.24 N, Longitude: 99.78 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Hoven, SD residents
Average permit cost in Hoven, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Hoven, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Food (8.0%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.2%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Food (10.3%)
  • Truck transportation (9.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.7%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (16.8%)
  • Educational services (15.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Food (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Hoven, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.2%)

Average climate in Hoven, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Hoven-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 35% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Hoven town center .

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 tornado 21.7 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Hoven-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 51% 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 534.6 miles away from Hoven 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 73.4 miles away from the city 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 349.6 miles away from Hoven center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 183.6 miles away from Hoven center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 310.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 176.6 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 Potter County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hoven topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Hoven:

  • HOLY INFANT HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, "512 MAIN STREET, BOX 158")

Other hospitals and medical centers near Hoven:

  • BOWDLE NH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BOWDLE, SD)
  • BOWDLE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BOWDLE, SD)

Airports located in Hoven:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hoven:

  • Northern State University (about 65 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 113 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 121 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota State University (about 161 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 169 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 183 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 183 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Public high school in Hoven:

Public elementary/middle schools in Hoven:

See full list of schools located in Hoven

Points of interest:

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

Hotels: Hawk's Nest (3 BLKS OFF MAIN), Country Side Motel (782 Main Street).

Birthplace of: Ron Beitelspacher - Politician.

Potter 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 Hoven and their reported violations in the past:

HOVEN (Population served: 406, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • Public Education - Between AUG-02-2010 and APR-25-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Intentional no-action (AUG-02-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-25-2011)
  • Public Education - Between FEB-03-2010 and APR-25-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Intentional no-action (FEB-03-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-25-2011)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

59.4%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

14 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
13 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Hoven (2011 data):

  • Plains Commerce Bank: at 220 Main Street, branch established on 1931/07/16. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $414.8 mil, Deposits: $344.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Hoven:

Marital status in Hoven, SD
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.8%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Hoven:

  • High school or higher: 89.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hoven, SD (based on Potter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2452
Evangelical Protestant5126
Mainline Protestant3953
Other351
None142-
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
Potter County:

13.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

18.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Potter County:

13.74 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.5%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Potter County:

27.0%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

55.1%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hoven:

41.9%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Hoven:

28.3
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Hoven:

28.0%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.3%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

22.7%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

49.2%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.4%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hoven, 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 1$4,300$51,6001$34
Other and Unallocable 1$1,397$16,76410$16,296
Streets and Highways 1$4,689$56,2680$0
Totals for Government 3$10,386$41,54411$16,330

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

  • Current Operations - Air Transportation: $141,000 ($378.02)
    Health - Other: $127,000 ($340.48)
    Water Utilities: $82,000 ($219.84)
    Regular Highways: $76,000 ($203.75)
    Sewerage: $75,000 ($201.07)
    Financial Administration: $72,000 ($193.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $24,000 ($64.34)
    Local Fire Protection: $18,000 ($48.26)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($34.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($10.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($8.04)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $115,000 ($308.31)

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

  • Charges - Air Transportation: $114,000 ($305.63)
    Sewerage: $82,000 ($219.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($37.53)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($21.45)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $94,000 ($252.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $273,000 ($731.90)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($5.36)
    Highways: $2,000 ($5.36)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $186,000 ($498.66)
    Property: $139,000 ($372.65)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.68)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $750,000 ($2010.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hoven:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hoven:

  • KQSD-FM (91.9 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KMLO (100.7 FM; LOWRY, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K214BH (90.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, SD; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Hoven:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Hoven fatal accident list:

Jul 6, 1977 08:15 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.8mTotal length
  • $30,000Total costs
  • 658Total average daily traffic
  • 154Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,030Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hoven)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • City Water Tower (Lat: 45.242194 Lon: -99.775389), Call Sign: KGW855,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, 155.385 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2021, Expiration Date: 04/01/2031, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 103 Commerce Street, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Email:

  • 5 Blks S & 3 Blks E Po (Lat: 45.238861 Lon: -99.775667), Call Sign: WXM290, Licensee ID: L00089140,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.725 MHz, Grant Date: 07/13/1998, Expiration Date: 07/29/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2003, Registrant: Frost, Clarence J, Box 55, Hoven, SD 57450

  • .9 Miles West Of Town, Near Lagoon (Lat: 45.238389 Lon: -99.793917), Type: Pole, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6.5 m, Call Sign: WQNS819,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.012 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2011, Expiration Date: 05/12/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/17/2021, Certifier: Wendy Rausch, Registrant: Larson Data Communications, 305 N Lawler St., Mitchell, SD 57301, Phone: (605) 996-5521, Fax: (605) 996-5642, Email:

  • Lat: 45.289861 Lon: -99.728583, Call Sign: WQRH558,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.650 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2023, Expiration Date: 05/15/2033, Certifier: Richard Kaup, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 South, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3465Z, N3465Z, N-3465Z, Serial Number: 22-7387, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 01/26/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Trent L Lutter, 96 7th Ave E, Hoven, SD 57450
  • Aircraft: BEECH A23-24 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6975Q, N6975Q, N-6975Q, Serial Number: MA-338, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 11/13/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 11/12/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Mark J Weber, Po Box 187, Hoven, SD 57450
  • Aircraft: CONDOR 2 PLACE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 8596G, N8596G, N-8596G, Serial Number: A110CDR, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 01/15/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 04/03/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph E Arbach, 14384 320th Ave, Hoven, SD 57450

Most common first names in Hoven, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1083.7 years
Frank1080.2 years
John984.1 years
Rose884.0 years
Anna788.3 years
George784.1 years
William785.8 years
Ben583.4 years
Fred579.4 years
Gertrude583.2 years
Most common last names in Hoven, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Simon1881.1 years
Arbach1482.1 years
Schmidt1181.3 years
Schaefer1080.1 years
Frost981.9 years
Stuwe767.1 years
Kaiser780.6 years
Duenwald781.6 years
Weiss683.0 years
Rausch684.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hoven, SD
  • 45.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 37.5%Electricity
  • 17.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hoven, SD
  • 48.1%Electricity
  • 37.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Hoven compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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 below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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