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Tolstoy, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 39 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.1%
Males: 21  (55.1%)
Females: 18  (44.9%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57475

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,319 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Tolstoy:

$71,319
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,386 (it was $25,402 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $21,300 in 2000)
Tolstoy:  $-744,115,413
SD:  $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $50,141; detached houses: $50,297
March 2022 cost of living index in Tolstoy: -7535.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Tolstoy, South Dakota as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tolstoy is 29 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1907

Elevation: 1940 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 218 people per square mile   (very low).

Tolstoy, South Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born (6.2% Europe).

This town:

6.2%
South Dakota:

1.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Tolstoy town:

1.4% ($288)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (124.4 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (310.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (641.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Onaka, SD (2.7 miles),
Hoven, SD (2.9 miles ),
Seneca, SD (3.4 miles),
Lebanon, SD (3.5 miles),
Bowdle, SD (4.1 miles ),
Lowry, SD (4.4 miles),
Gettysburg, SD (4.6 miles ),
Roscoe, SD (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 45.21 N, Longitude: 99.61 W

Area code: 605

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

Tolstoy satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Tolstoy, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tolstoy-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.6 miles away from the Tolstoy town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 tornado 28.6 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Tolstoy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 47% 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 542.5 miles away from the city 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 69.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 176.3 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 355.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 317.4 miles away from Tolstoy center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 172.5 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 Potter County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Tolstoy:

  • HOLY INFANT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; HOVEN, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tolstoy:

  • Northern State University (about 58 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 119 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 126 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota State University (about 152 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 163 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 179 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 179 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

Points of interest:

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

Potter 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 Tolstoy and their reported violations in the past:

TOLSTOY (Population served: 36, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-24-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-16-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-14-2010)
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In JAN-30-2009, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-02-2009), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (APR-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-03-2011)
Average household size:
This town:

1.8 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Tolstoy:

Marital status in Tolstoy, SD
  • Never married: 11.2%
  • Now married: 68.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.3%
  • Divorced: 2.6%

For population 25 years and over in Tolstoy:

  • High school or higher: 94.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tolstoy, SD (based on Potter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2452
Evangelical Protestant5126
Mainline Protestant3953
Other351
None142-
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
Potter County:

13.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

18.32 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

13.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.5%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Potter County:

27.0%
South Dakota:

27.7%
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
Water Supply 0$0 1$76
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$573
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,014
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,663

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $48,000 ($1230.77)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($179.49)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($153.85)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($282.05)

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

  • Charges - Other: $21,000 ($538.46)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($128.21)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($179.49)
    Rents: $6,000 ($153.85)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($76.92)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($76.92)
  • Tax - Property: $22,000 ($564.10)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $109,000 ($2794.87)

Strongest AM radio stations in Tolstoy:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tolstoy:

  • 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.)
  • K214BH (90.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, SD; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Tolstoy:

  • KQSD-TV (Channel 11; LOWRY, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Tolstoy fatal accident list:

Aug 25, 1994 11:00 AM, Co Rd 954, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 45.186250 Lon: -99.654194, Call Sign: WREL211,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.990 MHz, Grant Date: 10/25/2019, Expiration Date: 10/25/2029, Certifier: Rob Litzen, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:

  • 32696 Sd Highway 20 (Lat: 45.202528 Lon: -99.614750), Call Sign: WRFE737,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.262 MHz, Grant Date: 02/14/2020, Expiration Date: 02/14/2030, Certifier: Casey Oster, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:

  • 32661 147th St (Lat: 45.256944 Lon: -99.635444), Call Sign: WRFU293,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.162 MHz, Grant Date: 05/02/2020, Expiration Date: 05/02/2030, Certifier: Mark Harner, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 S, Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-11 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4552M, N4552M, N-4552M, Serial Number: 11-52, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 08/22/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/20/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Lloyd A Keller, Po Box 9, Tolstoy, SD 57475
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/06/2019

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tolstoy, SD
  • 64.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tolstoy, SD
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Tolstoy compared to South Dakota 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 above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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