Mellette, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 196 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.0%
 
Males: 95  (48.6%)
Females: 101  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57461.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,842 (it was $34,107 in 2000)
Mellette:

$71,842
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,541 (it was $11,467 in 2000)

Mellette city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $128,360 (it was $36,100 in 2000)
Mellette:

$128,360
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $131,789; detached houses: $143,823; mobile homes: $44,004

Median gross rent in 2022: $635.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mellette: 76.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%

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  • Races in Mellette, SD (2022)
    • 15083.8%White alone
    • 2212.3%Two or more races
    • 63.4%Other race alone
    • 52.8%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: German (47.5%), American (8.2%), Brazilian (6.6%), Dutch (6.6%), European (6.6%), English (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 4/2/1908

Elevation: 1296 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 750 people per square mile   (low).

Mellette, South Dakota map

6 residents are foreign born (2.2% Latin America, 1.1% Africa).

This city:

3.3%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mellette city:

1.5% ($536)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (142.0 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (255.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (588.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Northville, SD (2.0 miles),
Mansfield, SD (2.6 miles),
Brentford, SD (2.9 miles),
Ashton, SD (3.3 miles),
Warner, SD (3.4 miles ),
Chelsea, SD (3.4 miles),
Stratford, SD (3.8 miles),
Redfield, SD (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 45.15 N, Longitude: 98.50 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Mellette, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mellette, SD in 2022
Mellette satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +65 (+35.5%).
Most common industries in Mellette, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.7%)
  • Truck transportation (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.8%)
  • Social assistance (8.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Mellette, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
  • Child care workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.5%)
  • Child care workers (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Art and design workers (6.4%)
  • Therapists (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.3%)

Average climate in Mellette, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.9. This is better than average.

City:

57.9
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 21.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.35. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.35
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Mellette-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Mellette city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.5 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Mellette-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 20% 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 596.8 miles away from Mellette 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 78.9 miles away from Mellette center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 124.5 miles away from Mellette center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 113.0 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 166.2 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 94.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Spink County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, 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).
Mellette topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mellette:

  • Northern State University (about 21 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 103 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 120 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 139 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 140 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 143 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 145 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)

Public high school in Mellette:

Public elementary/middle schools in Mellette:

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Points of interest:

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

Spink 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:

2.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.4%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Mellette (2011 data):

  • American Bank & Trust: Mellette Branch at 4 Main Street, branch established on 1905/01/01. Info updated 2011/10/25: Bank assets: $378.1 mil, Deposits: $304.8 mil, headquarters in Wessington Springs, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Leackco Bank Holding Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Mellette:

Marital status in Mellette, SD
  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Mellette:

  • High school or higher: 98.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mellette, SD (based on Spink County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1526
Mainline Protestant2,05811
Evangelical Protestant40810
Other--
None1,797-
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: 2
Spink County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.96 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Spink County:

8.95 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.4%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Spink County:

28.3%
South Dakota:

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

20.5%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

54.2%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.9%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Mellette:

28.3
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.5%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.0%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Mellette:

6.7
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Mellette:

39.8%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Mellette:

51.7%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Mellette:

77.1%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mellette, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$2,156
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,251
Totals for Government 0$0 8$3,408

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $53,000 ($270.41)
    Sewerage: $36,000 ($183.67)
    Regular Highways: $27,000 ($137.76)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($56.12)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($30.61)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($15.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($15.31)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($15.31)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($5.10)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($61.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $16,000 ($81.63)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $46,000 ($234.69)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $55,000 ($280.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $35,000 ($178.57)
  • Tax - Property: $68,000 ($346.94)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $50,000 ($255.10)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($5.10)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($5.10)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $291,000 ($1484.69)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $274,000 ($1397.96)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,000 ($86.73)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mellette:

  • 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.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KGIM (1420 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KQKD (1380 AM; 0 kW; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mellette:

  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSDN-FM (94.1 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBFO (106.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQAA (94.9 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mellette:

  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K24DT (Channel 24; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K35FJ (Channel 35; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Mellette fatal accident list:

Oct 14, 2011 05:46 PM, Sr-20, Lat: 45.158050, Lon: -98.494828, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • 20Total average daily traffic
  • 1Total average daily truck traffic
  • 23Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Mellette)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • .8 Mi E Of Jcts Us 281 & Sd 20 (Lat: 45.154139 Lon: -98.497583), Call Sign: KNFK589,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.295 MHz, Grant Date: 04/22/2022, Expiration Date: 05/12/2032, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 So., Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:

  • L11 Mobiles, Lat: 45.157778 Lon: -98.493611, Call Sign: KNJA807,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.100 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/2023, Expiration Date: 08/24/2033, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • Lat: 45.243000 Lon: -98.434639, Call Sign: WQNW222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.737 MHz, Grant Date: 03/19/2021, Expiration Date: 06/15/2031, Certifier: Kurt Hoeft, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 South, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:

  • FARM, Lat: 45.241194 Lon: -98.419056, Call Sign: WQTQ324,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.095 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2024, Expiration Date: 03/24/2034, Certifier: Mark Fischbach, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:

  • 38578 151st St (Lat: 45.202389 Lon: -98.518583), Call Sign: WRDL988,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.437 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2019, Expiration Date: 05/31/2029, Certifier: Terry Ford, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Mellette, 438 Sunshine Rd (Lat: 45.157722 Lon: -98.493194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQHV868,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11295.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2007, Expiration Date: 11/20/2017, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2014, Certifier: James Groft, Registrant: Arent Fox LLP, 1717 K Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 857-6101, Fax: (701) 355-8781, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA0HVL, Licensee ID: L00226207, Grant Date: 08/15/2013, Expiration Date: 11/09/2023, Certifier: Harold Stevens, Registrant: Harold Stevens, Mellette, SD 57461-0082

  • Call Sign: KE0CPN, Licensee ID: L01827331, Grant Date: 12/22/2014, Expiration Date: 12/22/2024, Certifier: Randall L Tolvstad, Registrant: Randall L Tolvstad, 39393 149th St, Mellette, SD 57461


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 39899, N39899, N-39899, Serial Number: 73-30550, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/23/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 01/19/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Randy L Tolvstad, 39393 149th St, Mellette, SD 57461
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 458B, N458B, N-458B, Serial Number: D-1475, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 05/21/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Russell E Morris, 15450 390th Ave, Mellette, SD 57461, Other Owners: Steven B Thomas
  • Aircraft: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL S-2R (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: WRIGHT C7BA SERIES (800 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 5013X, N5013X, N-5013X, Serial Number: 5046R, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 09/10/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 04/16/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Toni J Sheldon, Po Box 194, Mellette, SD 57461, Other Owners: Randell J Losse
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9803P, N9803P, N-9803P, Serial Number: 25-7556118, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 04/01/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): J Losserandall, Po Box 194, Mellette, SD 57461, Other Owners: Toni J Sheldon

Most common first names in Mellette, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John784.4 years
Harold567.6 years
Pearl584.8 years
Hazel480.2 years
Anna485.7 years
James376.6 years
George376.0 years
Kenneth380.0 years
Henry381.4 years
Peter278.5 years
Most common last names in Mellette, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Foster975.8 years
Hammer676.8 years
Ford574.6 years
Peck582.6 years
Robertson577.4 years
Collins473.7 years
Goldin484.3 years
Smith473.5 years
Arthurs380.3 years
Hawkins380.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mellette, SD
  • 48.2%Utility gas
  • 35.7%Electricity
  • 10.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mellette, SD
  • 63.6%Utility gas
  • 18.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.2%Electricity


Mellette 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 below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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