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Pickstown, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 222 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +32.1%
 
Males: 112  (50.5%)
Females: 110  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

51.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57367

Estimated median household income in 2022: $99,135 (it was $50,250 in 2000)
Pickstown:

$99,135
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,638 (it was $20,755 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $275,360 (it was $77,500 in 2000)
Pickstown:

$275,360
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $268,184; detached houses: $266,216

Median gross rent in 2022: $789.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pickstown: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%
(1.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.0% for American Indian residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Pickstown, SD (2022)
    • 19469.5%White alone
    • 4716.8%American Indian alone
    • 3111.1%Two or more races
    • 31.1%Other race alone
    • 20.7%Black alone
    • 20.7%Asian alone
    • 10.4%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (27.4%), American (8.1%), Irish (6.7%), Czech (5.2%), Dutch (5.2%), Norwegian (5.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1462 feet

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 344 people per square mile   (very low).

Pickstown, South Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.1%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,840 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,113 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (96.3 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (179.7 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (559.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Andes, SD (2.5 miles ),
Ravinia, SD (2.7 miles),
Marty, SD (2.7 miles ),
Gross, NE (2.9 miles),
Wagner, SD (3.5 miles ),
Geddes, SD (3.9 miles ),
Spencer, NE (4.0 miles ),
Bristow, NE (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 43.07 N, Longitude: 98.53 W

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

Pickstown satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $315,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $255,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $288,500
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $205,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $188,800
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $119,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $142,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,500
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $151,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Pickstown, SD residents
Average permit cost in Pickstown, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +73 (+76.8%).
Most common industries in Pickstown, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (22.8%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Public administration (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (17.6%)
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Utilities (7.8%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (31.7%)
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Warehousing & storage (7.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
Most common occupations in Pickstown, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.4%)
  • Electricians (5.4%)
  • Engineers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Electricians (9.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.9%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (12.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.3%)

Average climate in Pickstown, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Pickstown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Pickstown town center .

On 5/21/1962, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.2 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pickstown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 247% 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 613.3 miles away from Pickstown 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 90.7 miles away from Pickstown center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 27.7 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 50.4 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 360.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 218.1 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).
Pickstown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pickstown:

  • LAKE ANDES HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LAKE ANDES, SD)
  • WAGNER DIALYSIS OF SANFORD HEALTH (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; WAGNER, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pickstown:

  • University of South Dakota (about 84 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
  • Northeast Community College (about 92 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 95 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Wayne State College (about 96 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 118 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • South Dakota State University (about 124 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Central Community College (about 151 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Pickstown Town Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Fort Randall Casino & Hotel / Travel Plaza (Po Box 229 Highway 46), Fort Randall Inn (116 West US Highway 18).

Charles Mix 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 Pickstown and their reported violations in the past:

PICKSTOWN (Population served: 201, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In JUN-30-2014, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUL-18-2014)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pickstown:

Marital status in Pickstown, SD
  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 68.4%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

For population 25 years and over in Pickstown:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 9.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pickstown, 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
Here:

4.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Charles Mix County:

14.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

6.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.8%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.9%
State:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Pickstown:

55.5%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Pickstown:

53.2%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Pickstown:

28.2
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Pickstown:

21.5%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Pickstown:

6.4%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

35.0%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Pickstown:

61.5%
State:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Pickstown:

78.1%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pickstown, 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$4,259$51,1080$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,118$61,4161$1,160
Totals for Government 2$9,376$56,2561$1,160

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $63,000 ($283.78)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $185,000 ($833.33)
    Sewerage: $133,000 ($599.10)
    Financial Administration: $59,000 ($265.77)
    Regular Highways: $58,000 ($261.26)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($225.23)
    General Public Buildings: $37,000 ($166.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($40.54)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $3,000 ($13.51)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($9.01)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($9.01)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($13.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $96,000 ($432.43)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $40,000 ($180.18)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($18.02)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $32,000 ($144.14)
    Rents: $10,000 ($45.05)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($13.51)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $219,000 ($986.49)
    Water Utilities: $63,000 ($283.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($67.57)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($67.57)
    Other: $1,000 ($4.50)
  • Tax - Property: $91,000 ($409.91)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $78,000 ($351.35)
    Public Utilities Sales: $13,000 ($58.56)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $6,000 ($27.03)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.50)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $81,000 ($364.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $81,000 ($364.86)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $986,000 ($4441.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pickstown:

  • 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.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pickstown:

  • K57BX (Channel 57; LAKE ANDES, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)

Pickstown fatal accident list:

Jul 8, 2013 08:44 PM, Us-18, Sr-46, Lat: 43.071108, Lon: -98.529967, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 18, 1984 10:15 AM, 18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 41.9mTotal length
  • $3,337,000Total costs
  • 2,898Total average daily traffic
  • 485Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,352Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Pickstown)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Cy Hall Main St (Lat: 43.066667 Lon: -98.525361), Type: Upole, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPJX503,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.463 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2022, Expiration Date: 02/26/2032, Certifier: Bonnie Nielson, Registrant: Town Of Pickstown, Box 107, Pickstown, SD 57367, Phone: (605) 487-7553, Fax: (605) 487-7553, Email:

  • Water Treatment Plant 2 (Lat: 43.073056 Lon: -98.526472), Call Sign: WCG476, Licensee ID: L00085596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz, Grant Date: 02/04/2012, Expiration Date: 04/26/2022, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2022, Registrant: Randall Community Water District, 445 Main Street, Lake Andes, SD 57356, Phone: (605) 487-7823, Fax: (605) 487-7824, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • WHITE SWAN, 700' N Of Hwy 46 Pickstown Sub (Lat: 43.071639 Lon: -98.534222), Overall height: 19.2 m, Call Sign: WNTV614,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.600 MHz, Grant Date: 01/27/1999, Expiration Date: 01/27/1999, Phone: (281) 586-0574

  • Pickstown, 29724 385th Avenue (Lat: 43.077778 Lon: -98.480417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQNG961,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/2011, Expiration Date: 08/02/2011, Cancellation Date: 10/08/2011, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 Twentieth Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • STATION, 2.7 Mi Ene & 200 Ft S Of Hwy 46 (Lat: 43.080250 Lon: -98.483111), Overall height: 31.4 m, Call Sign: WEF533,
    Assigned Frequencies: 955.000 MHz, 1935.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2000, Expiration Date: 01/23/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/17/2002, Phone: (605) 256-8020


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Hwys 18 & 281 (Lat: 43.068889 Lon: -98.538417), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHW806, Licensee ID: L00010193,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/2004, Expiration Date: 06/22/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2014, Registrant: Fort Randall Bait & Tackle, Hwys 18 & 281, Pickstown, SD 57367-0108


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 167SW, N167SW, N-167SW, Serial Number: 120038, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 09/21/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Michael R Jansen, Po Box 111, Pickstown, SD 57367

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pickstown, SD
  • 55.4%Electricity
  • 26.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.8%Other fuel
  • 2.4%Utility gas
  • 2.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pickstown, SD
  • 35.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.6%Electricity
  • 11.8%Utility gas


Pickstown compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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