Nunda, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 48 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.1%
 
Males: 21  (44.4%)
Females: 27  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

62.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57050

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

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,741 (it was $14,154 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,342 (it was $31,300 in 2000)
Nunda:

$124,342
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $143,155; detached houses: $126,921; mobile homes: $215,703
March 2022 cost of living index in Nunda: 74.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.4%

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  • Races in Nunda, SD (2022)
    • 4395.6%White alone
    • 24.4%Two or more races
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Ancestries: European (48.3%), Norwegian (24.1%), Eastern European (6.9%), French (6.9%), German (6.9%), Irish (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1740 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 48 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Nunda town:

2.3% ($714)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (45.5 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (192.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (498.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sinai, SD (2.4 miles),
Ramona, SD (3.2 miles),
Wentworth, SD (3.4 miles),
Madison, SD (3.4 miles ),
Volga, SD (3.5 miles ),
Lake Madison, SD (3.7 miles ),
Brookings, SD (3.9 miles ),
Arlington, SD (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.16 N, Longitude: 97.02 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Nunda, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Nunda, SD in 2022

Nunda satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+4.4%).

Average climate in Nunda, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Nunda, South Dakota average temperatures Nunda, South Dakota average precipitation Nunda, South Dakota humidity Nunda, South Dakota wind speed Nunda, South Dakota snowfall Nunda, South Dakota sunshine Nunda, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.6. This is about average.

City:

66.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 22.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.99
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Nunda-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Nunda town center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/15/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.4 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Nunda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 155% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 114.7 miles away from Nunda center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 118.7 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 674.2 miles away from Nunda center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 134.9 miles away from Nunda center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 110.5 miles away from Nunda 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 76.8 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 Lake County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 7, 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).
Nunda topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Nunda:

  • MADISON DIALYSIS OF SANFORD HEALTH (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - MADISON (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • BETHEL LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MADISON, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - ARLINGTON (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ARLINGTON, SD)
  • SATELLITE DIALYSIS - BROOKINGS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; BROOKINGS, SD)
  • BROOKINGS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; BROOKINGS, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nunda:

  • South Dakota State University (about 16 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 43 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 66 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 85 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • University of South Dakota (about 96 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Northern State University (about 115 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Ridgewater College (about 118 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)

Points of interest:

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

Lake 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 Nunda and their reported violations in the past:

NUNDA (Population served: 43, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-27-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-01-2010)
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.4%
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 Nunda:

Marital status in Nunda, SD
  • Never married: 5.7%
  • Now married: 62.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 24.9%

For population 25 years and over in Nunda:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Nunda, SD (based on Lake County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,72611
Catholic2,0492
Evangelical Protestant1,47213
Other1261
None3,827-
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
Lake County:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Lake County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

14.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.2%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Lake County:

27.9%
South Dakota:

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

12.3%
South Dakota:

14.9%
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 3$61
Financial Administration 0$0 1$408
Totals for Government 0$0 4$469

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $15,000 ($312.50)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($62.50)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($41.67)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($20.83)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($20.83)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($62.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($41.67)

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

  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($83.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($104.17)
    Public Welfare: $1,000 ($20.83)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($312.50)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($20.83)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $70,000 ($1458.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Nunda:

  • KJJQ (910 AM; 0 kW; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KJAM (1390 AM; 0 kW; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nunda:

  • KKQQ (102.3 FM; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJAM-FM (103.1 FM; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K285EX (105.5 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)
  • KSDJ (90.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Nunda:

  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K38CQ (Channel 38; HURON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K43GX (Channel 43; MADISON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K50DG (Channel 50; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Nunda)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 45836 223rd. St. (Lat: 44.152778 Lon: -96.982500), Call Sign: WQPB419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.795 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2022, Expiration Date: 03/27/2032, Certifier: Kenny Hansen, Registrant: Two Way Solutions Inc, 700 E. 3rd. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6347E, N6347E, N-6347E, Serial Number: 46447, Year manufactured: 1959, Certificate Issue Date: 06/21/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Charles L Hinton, 22144 459th Ave, Nunda, SD 57050

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nunda, SD
  • 86.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.6%Electricity


Nunda compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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