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Lowry, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 3 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -70.0%
Males: 1  (50.0%)
Females: 2  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

71.5 years
South Dakota median age:

25.4 years

Zip code: 57450

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Lowry:  $-669,267,796
SD:  $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,565 (it was $18,570 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $13,800 in 2000)
Lowry:  $-744,115,413
SD:  $245,000
March 2022 cost of living index in Lowry: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (80.0%), Italian (20.0%), Norwegian (20.0%), Russian (20.0%), Welsh (20.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1866 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 12 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.4% ($199)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (110.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (328.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (660.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Akaska, SD (2.6 miles),
Hoven, SD (3.4 miles ),
Selby, SD (3.6 miles ),
Java, SD (3.7 miles),
Bowdle, SD (4.3 miles ),
Tolstoy, SD (4.4 miles),
Lebanon, SD (4.5 miles),
Glenham, SD (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 45.32 N, Longitude: 99.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Lowry satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Lowry, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lowry, South Dakota average temperatures Lowry, South Dakota average precipitation Lowry, South Dakota humidity Lowry, South Dakota wind speed Lowry, South Dakota snowfall Lowry, South Dakota sunshine Lowry, South Dakota clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Lowry-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 39% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the Lowry town center .

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 tornado 12.9 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Lowry-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 57% 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 524.6 miles away from Lowry 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 81.3 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 344.0 miles away from Lowry center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 192.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 301.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 303.0 miles away from Lowry 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 Walworth County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Lowry:

  • HOLY INFANT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; HOVEN, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY SELBY (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SELBY, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lowry:

  • Northern State University (about 74 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 105 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 112 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota State University (about 172 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 176 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 181 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 188 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lowry Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Walworth 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:

100.0%
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 Lowry:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 100.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lowry:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lowry, SD (based on Walworth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,90315
Mainline Protestant1,59010
Catholic9482
Other141
None983-
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
Walworth County:

5.73 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Walworth County:

9.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

11.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Walworth County:

29.5%
South Dakota:

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

12.1%
South Dakota:

14.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Lowry:

  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lowry:

  • 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.)
  • KOLY-FM (99.5 FM; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K214BH (90.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, SD; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Lowry:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K56AX (Channel 56; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA 5 CTY. TV TRANSL. DIST.)
  • K62AV (Channel 62; LOWRY, SD; Owner: S. D. FIVE CNTY T.V. TRANS. DISTRICT)
  • K68BM (Channel 68; LOWRY, SD; Owner: S. D. FIVE CNTY T.V. TRANS. DISTRICT)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.6mTotal length
  • 82Total average daily traffic
  • 82Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • 4 Mi S (Lat: 45.273889 Lon: -99.972778), Type: 152.4, Overall height: 152.4 m, Registrant: Valle-y City, Phone: (701) 845-1490

  • 5.5 Mi N & 1.8 Mi E (Lat: 45.397222 Lon: -99.941667), Type: 190.2, Overall height: 182.9 m, Registrant: S D Five County Tv Dist, 199 Selby, Phone: (605) 649-7878

  • 3 Mi S (Lat: 45.277222 Lon: -99.986389), Type: 251.8, Overall height: 228.6 m, Registrant: South Dakota Board Of Directors For Educational Telecommunications Dba , Dforseth@usd.Edu, , Vermi-llion, Phone: (605) 677-5861


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 5.5 Mi N & 1.8 Mi E (Lat: 45.397222 Lon: -99.941667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 182.9 m, Overall height: 190.2 m, Call Sign: KFD514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.820 MHz, 158.820 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2022, Expiration Date: 05/28/2032, Registrant: Western Communications, 3106 Cambell Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:

  • M A Bieber Residence (Lat: 45.319444 Lon: -99.995111), Call Sign: KRL90, Licensee ID: L00080795,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.800 MHz, 153.845 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/1997, Expiration Date: 05/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2002, Registrant: War Hawk Civil Defense District, Fire Hall, Mobridge, SD 57601, Phone: (605) 845-2800

  • 6.4 Km Sw (Lat: 45.275000 Lon: -100.033167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Overall height: 43 m, Call Sign: KYL934, Licensee ID: L00001523,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.410 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 03/14/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/06/2011, Certifier: David P Schmitz, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: (701) 223-0441, Fax: (701) 224-5322

  • LOWRY- NPS, 3 Miles South (Lat: 45.277222 Lon: -99.986389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 251.8 m, Overall height: 228.6 m, Call Sign: WPVZ846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.810 MHz, 160.155 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2002, Expiration Date: 03/23/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2003, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 785 Glenwood Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 302-4223, Fax: (407) 302-4227, Email:

  • LOWRY-PS, 3 Miles South (Lat: 45.277222 Lon: -99.986389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 228.6 m, Overall height: 251.8 m, Call Sign: WPVZ889,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.015 MHz, 159.000 MHz, 159.330 MHz, 155.475 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2002, Expiration Date: 03/23/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2003, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 785 Glenwood Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 302-4223, Fax: (407) 302-4227, Email:

  • LOWRY-NPS, 3 Miles South (Lat: 45.277222 Lon: -99.986389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 251.8 m, Overall height: 228.6 m, Call Sign: WPWA649,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.810 MHz, 160.155 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2022, Expiration Date: 09/27/2032, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 103 Commerce Street, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Email:

  • LOWRY-PS, 3 Miles South (Lat: 45.277222 Lon: -99.986389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 228.6 m, Overall height: 251.8 m, Call Sign: WPWF338,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.015 MHz, 159.000 MHz, 159.330 MHz, 155.475 MHz, Grant Date: 08/09/2022, Expiration Date: 11/04/2032, Certifier: Todd Dravland, Registrant: Acd Telecom, 103 Commerce Street, Suite 180, Lake Mary, FL 32746, Phone: (407) 333-2300, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • LOWRY MASTER, Lowry Master, 4 Mi Sw (Lat: 45.275000 Lon: -100.033056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 40.2 m, Call Sign: WQBK476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.275 MHz, 928.275 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2014, Expiration Date: 10/25/2024, Certifier: Kory Hammerbeck, Registrant: Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., 1715 Cambell Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, Phone: (605) 342-4759, Fax: (605) 348-2026, Email:

  • LOWRY, 4 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 45.274972 Lon: -100.033167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WBD223,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2020, Expiration Date: 06/30/2030, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, 1717 East Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, Phone: (701) 557-5672, Fax: (701) 557-5322, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lowry, SD
  • 100.0%Wood


Lowry 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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