Rosholt, South Dakota
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(14.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.3% for American Indian residents, 15.4% for two or more races residents)
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rosholt, SD
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 2.36 |
| South Dakota average: | 2.07 |
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| Here: | 3.7% |
| South Dakota: | 2.0% |
- Health care (19.9%)
- Educational services (12.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
- Construction (5.1%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (5.1%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
- Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.8%)
- Construction (9.9%)
- Educational services (7.4%)
- Gasoline stations (6.2%)
- Finance & insurance (6.2%)
- Food (4.9%)
- Public administration (4.9%)
- Health care (36.0%)
- Educational services (17.3%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (10.7%)
- Food & beverage stores (9.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (2.7%)
- Public administration (2.7%)
- Farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
- Farmers and farm managers (14.8%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.4%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
- Teachers, secondary school (4.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
- Cashiers (6.7%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
- Health technologists and technicians (5.3%)
Average climate in Rosholt, South Dakota
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Rosholt-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/5/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Rosholt town center injured 11 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.
On 5/10/1982, a category F3 tornado 16.5 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Rosholt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 15% smaller 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 36.0 miles away from Rosholt center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 25.0 miles away from Rosholt center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 173.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 8.3 miles away from Rosholt center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 683.4 miles away from Rosholt 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 239.5 miles away from Rosholt center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Roberts County (20) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 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).
Hospitals and medical centers in Rosholt:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rosholt:
- North Dakota State College of Science (about 29 miles; Wahpeton, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,318)
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 43 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
- Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 66 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
- Concordia College at Moorhead (about 69 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
- Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 70 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
- North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 72 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
- Northern State University (about 90 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
Public high school in Rosholt:
- ROSHOLT HIGH SCHOOL - 01 (Location: 202 FINLEY AVE, Grades: 9-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Rosholt:
- ROSHOLT ELEMENTARY - 02 (Students: 80, Location: 202 FINLEY AVE, Grades: KG-6)
- ROSHOLT JR. HIGH - 04 (Students: 30, Location: 202 FINLEY AVE, Grades: 7-8)
- WHITE ROCK COLONY ELEMENTARY - 03 (Location: 47788 102ND ST, Grades: KG-8)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Rosholt: Northeast Ambulance Service (A), Rosholt Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Drinking water stations with addresses in Rosholt and their reported violations in the past:
ROSHOLT (Population served: 423, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In JUN-01-2004, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-01-2004), St Compliance achieved (NOV-17-2005)
- One minor monitoring violation
- 29 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
| This town: | 1.9 people |
| South Dakota: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 53.8% |
| Whole state: | 64.2% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 2.5% |
| Whole state: | 6.5% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
47 people in other group homes in 2000
Banks with branches in Rosholt (2011 data):
- Great Western Bank: Rosholt Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1927/08/15. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 7.3 |
| South Dakota average: | 10.5 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Rosholt, SD (based on Roberts County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline Protestant | 3,276 | 17 |
| Catholic | 1,575 | 5 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 1,189 | 14 |
| Other | 163 | 2 |
| None | 3,946 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 7
| Roberts County: | 7.11 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Dakota: | 2.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
| This county: | 5.08 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Dakota: | 6.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
| Here: | 12.18 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Dakota: | 9.21 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Roberts County: | 9.6% |
| South Dakota: | 7.7% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Roberts County: | 30.9% |
| State: | 27.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Roberts County: | 18.6% |
| State: | 14.9% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| Rosholt: | 43.1% |
| State: | 51.4% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| This city: | 46.7% |
| State: | 49.4% |
Average BMI:
| Rosholt: | 27.0 |
| State: | 28.5 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Rosholt: | 13.7% |
| State: | 20.6% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Rosholt: | 6.6 |
| State: | 6.9 |
General health condition:
| Rosholt: | 62.6% |
| State: | 58.1% |
Average condition of hearing:
| This city: | 83.2% |
| South Dakota: | 78.7% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Rosholt, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Protection - Officers | 1 | $3,959 | $47,508 | 0 | $0 |
| Financial Administration | 1 | $3,764 | $45,168 | 1 | $335 |
| Other and Unallocable | 1 | $6,107 | $73,284 | 6 | $4,993 |
| Streets and Highways | 0 | $0 | 1 | $382 | |
| Other Government Administration | 0 | $0 | 4 | $662 | |
| Water Supply | 0 | $0 | 1 | $846 | |
| Sewerage | 0 | $0 | 1 | $846 | |
| Totals for Government | 3 | $13,830 | $55,320 | 14 | $8,064 |
Rosholt government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Current Operations - Regular Highways: $73,000 ($198.91)
Police Protection: $58,000 ($158.04)
Financial Administration: $57,000 ($155.31)
Sewerage: $38,000 ($103.54)
General Public Buildings: $30,000 ($81.74)
Water Utilities: $27,000 ($73.57)
Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($65.40)
Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($32.70)
Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($13.62)
Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($2.72)
- General - Interest on Debt: $43,000 ($117.17)
Rosholt government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $56,000 ($152.59)
Solid Waste Management: $24,000 ($65.40)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $45,000 ($122.62)
- Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $89,000 ($242.51)
Property: $83,000 ($226.16)
Motor Vehicle License: $8,000 ($21.80)
Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $3,000 ($8.17)
Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($2.72)
Rosholt government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,079,000 ($2940.05)
Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $998,000 ($2719.35)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $81,000 ($220.71)
Rosholt government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $319,000 ($869.21)
Businesses in Rosholt, SD
- La-Z-Boy: 1
Strongest AM radio stations in Rosholt:
- KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
- KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
- WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
- KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
- KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
- KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
- KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
- WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
- KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
- WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
Strongest FM radio stations in Rosholt:
- KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
TV broadcast stations around Rosholt:
- K27EN (Channel 27; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K39DZ (Channel 39; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K45DP (Channel 45; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K51EJ (Channel 51; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K18DU (Channel 18; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: TRI-COUNTY UHF-TV, INC.)
- K55FW (Channel 55; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K57BL (Channel 57; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K31DH (Channel 31; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: TRI-COUNTY UHF-TV, INC.)
- K53DX (Channel 53; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K59BT (Channel 59; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K61BJ (Channel 61; DONNELLY, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
- K63BW (Channel 63; DONNELLY/HERMAN, MN; Owner: FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE)
Rosholt fatal accident list:
Jul 16, 1977 09:45 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 3Number of bridges
- 10ft / 3.1mTotal length
- $603,000Total costs
- 672Total average daily traffic
- 18Total average daily truck traffic
- 672Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Rosholt)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
6- Pump House #2 - Park Place (Lat: 45.869417 Lon: -96.734250), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: WPMQ711,
Assigned Frequencies: 154.456 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2003, Expiration Date: 11/09/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/11/2014, Certifier: Rick Leclair, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Road #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510
- R 1 Michael Lick Farm 3 Mi S Nd Line 1 M W (Lat: 45.890250 Lon: -96.642028), Call Sign: KNAN997,
Assigned Frequencies: 463.250 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2001, Expiration Date: 03/07/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2011, Registrant: John Lick And Sons, Rosholt, SD 57260, Phone: (605) 537-4877
- 4 Mi N & 2 Mi E (Lat: 45.919972 Lon: -96.677861), Call Sign: KNFE369,
Assigned Frequencies: 151.535 MHz, Grant Date: 04/09/1997, Expiration Date: 03/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2002, Registrant: Rodney Sand, Rt 1 Box 99, Rosholt, SD 57260, Phone: (605) 537-4872
- Lat: 45.872667 Lon: -96.724278, Call Sign: WQLX962,
Assigned Frequencies: 461.812 MHz, 464.812 MHz, 466.812 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2020, Expiration Date: 05/24/2030, Certifier: Brandon Soine, Registrant: Red River Energy, LLC, 47333 104th St, Rosholt, SD 57260, Phone: (605) 537-4550, Fax: (605) 537-4257, Email:
- Lat: 45.864444 Lon: -96.732222, Call Sign: WQOD949,
Assigned Frequencies: 462.287 MHz, 467.287 MHz, 462.362 MHz, 467.362 MHz, Grant Date: 08/25/2011, Expiration Date: 08/25/2021, Cancellation Date: 10/30/2021, Certifier: Tina Muller, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-0224, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:
- Lat: 45.871833 Lon: -96.722806, Call Sign: WRAU819,
Assigned Frequencies: 462.412 MHz, 467.412 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2018, Expiration Date: 03/09/2028, Certifier: Bernie Punt, Registrant: Fit, 1565 Oak Street, Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 485-8441, Fax: (541) 485-7556, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
3- ROSHOLT, Hwy 127 & 470th Ave. (Lat: 45.862111 Lon: -96.790583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.6 m, Overall height: 150.3 m, Call Sign: WQQT684,
Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2013, Expiration Date: 02/28/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2014, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:
- ROSHOLT, 470th Avenue (Lat: 45.862167 Lon: -96.791333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 145.4 m, Overall height: 147.2 m, Call Sign: WROJ956,
Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2021, Expiration Date: 10/26/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
- A1R0845A, Hwy 127 & 470th Ave. (Lat: 45.862167 Lon: -96.791333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 145.4 m, Overall height: 146.9 m, Call Sign: WRWW261,
Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 04/04/2023, Expiration Date: 04/04/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
2- Call Sign: N0YSI, Grant Date: 09/21/1993, Expiration Date: 09/21/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/22/2005, Registrant: Daniel R Hunter, Rosholt, SD 57260
- Call Sign: KF0OFD, Licensee ID: L02700395, Grant Date: 11/15/2023, Expiration Date: 11/15/2033, Certifier: Larry D Englund, Registrant: Larry D Englund, 11217 472 Ave, Rosholt, SD 57260
FAA Registered Aircraft:
2- Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 14318, N14318, N-14318, Serial Number: 18-7409081, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 02/11/2013
Registrant (Co-Owned): Steven A Boehmlehner, 11250 475th Ave, Rosholt, SD 57260, Other Owners: Thomas J Boehmlehner - Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 738KU, N738KU, N-738KU, Serial Number: 17270045, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 01/19/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/1978
Registrant (Co-Owned): Steven A Boehmlehner, 11250 475th Ave, Rosholt, SD 57260, Other Owners: Thomas J Boehmlehner
| Most common first names in Rosholt, SD among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| John | 11 | 81.3 years |
| Mary | 11 | 89.4 years |
| Mabel | 10 | 86.6 years |
| Henry | 9 | 83.8 years |
| William | 9 | 81.3 years |
| Edward | 7 | 86.3 years |
| Lawrence | 7 | 82.3 years |
| Joseph | 7 | 76.7 years |
| George | 7 | 84.5 years |
| Clara | 7 | 85.2 years |
| Most common last names in Rosholt, SD among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Peterson | 11 | 76.9 years |
| Hanson | 11 | 81.6 years |
| Braun | 11 | 81.5 years |
| Sand | 11 | 82.2 years |
| Johnson | 10 | 70.3 years |
| Enwiller | 10 | 83.7 years |
| Leclair | 10 | 76.2 years |
| Anderson | 9 | 82.7 years |
| Erickson | 9 | 75.6 years |
| Voss | 8 | 78.3 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 54.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 25.2%Electricity
- 17.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 2.8%Utility gas
- 47.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 30.0%Electricity
- 22.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Rosholt compared to South Dakota state average:
- Median house value 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.
- Length of stay since moving in above state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.