Tulare, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 208 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.9%
 
Males: 125  (60.4%)
Females: 83  (39.6%)
Median resident age:

58.0 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57476.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,469 (it was $25,313 in 2000)
Tulare:

$56,469
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,137 (it was $18,303 in 2000)

Tulare town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $73,779 (it was $26,300 in 2000)
Tulare:

$73,779
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $90,955; detached houses: $95,254; mobile homes: $55,067

Median gross rent in 2022: $672.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tulare: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.5%

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Ancestries: German (31.3%), American (12.0%), English (9.6%), Dutch (4.8%), European (4.8%), Irish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 4/4/1916

Elevation: 1322 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 812 people per square mile   (low).

Tulare, South Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.0%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,113 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $810 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (121.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (257.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (580.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hitchcock, SD (3.0 miles),
Redfield, SD (3.1 miles ),
Frankfort, SD (3.7 miles),
Ashton, SD (4.2 miles),
Broadland, SD (4.3 miles),
Rockham, SD (4.4 miles),
Wessington, SD (4.7 miles ),
Doland, SD (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.74 N, Longitude: 98.51 W

Area code: 605

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

2.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Tulare, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.0%)
  • Public administration (14.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.3%)
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Public administration (13.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.6%)
  • Public administration (14.5%)
  • Health care (12.7%)
  • Social assistance (12.7%)
  • Private households (7.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Tulare, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (13.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.9%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (20.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Child care workers (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.6%)

Average climate in Tulare, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tulare-area historical tornado activity is near South Dakota state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.7 miles away from the Tulare town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/24/2006, a category F3 tornado 25.2 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused $15 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tulare-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 21% 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 597.3 miles away from Tulare 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 57.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 136.3 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 137.7 miles away from Tulare 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 65.4 miles away from Tulare center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 125.8 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 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).
Tulare topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tulare:

  • SD DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • EASTERN STAR HOME OF SD, INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 10 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; REDFIELD, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tulare:

  • Northern State University (about 50 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 90 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 118 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 137 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 141 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 145 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • University of South Dakota (about 157 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)

Public high school in Tulare:

Public elementary/middle school in Tulare:

  • HITCHCOCK-TULARE JR. HIGH SCHOOL - 02 (Location: 401 4TH AVE, Grades: 7-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tulare: Tulare Fire Department (A), Tulare Municipal Building (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Spink 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 Tulare and their reported violations in the past:

TULARE (Population served: 207, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-02-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAR-14-2005), St Public Notif received (MAR-29-2005)
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

57.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

Banks with branches in Tulare (2011 data):

  • Heartland State Bank: Tulare Branch at 109 Main Street, branch established on 1979/08/13. Info updated 2007/04/17: Bank assets: $71.0 mil, Deposits: $57.7 mil, headquarters in Redfield, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Wessington Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Tulare:

Marital status in Tulare, SD
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 13.5%

For population 25 years and over in Tulare:

  • High school or higher: 87.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tulare, 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
This 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.
State:

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

8.4%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Spink County:

28.3%
State:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

20.5%
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$421
Sewerage 0$0 1$308
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,599
Totals for Government 0$0 5$2,328

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $42,000 ($201.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($67.31)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($62.50)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($38.46)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($33.65)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($19.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($52.88)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($43.27)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $28,000 ($134.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($67.31)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.81)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $53,000 ($254.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($4.81)
  • Tax - Property: $59,000 ($283.65)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $43,000 ($206.73)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($19.23)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($4.81)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $268,000 ($1288.46)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $227,000 ($1091.35)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $41,000 ($197.12)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $120,000 ($576.92)

Strongest AM radio stations in Tulare:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KQKD (1380 AM; 0 kW; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KIJV (1340 AM; 1 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tulare:

  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGIM-FM (103.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNBZ (97.7 FM; REDFIELD, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZKK (105.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Tulare:

  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.5mTotal length
  • 1,838Total average daily traffic
  • 330Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,502Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 2.5 Mi E (Lat: 44.732472 Lon: -98.457583), Call Sign: WDG768, Licensee ID: L00638583,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/14/2003, Expiration Date: 03/15/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2013, Registrant: Clayton Kloss, 38857 183rd St, Tulare, SD 57476

  • 3 Mi E & 2 Mi S (Lat: 44.706639 Lon: -98.445917), Call Sign: KOE987,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.520 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/2022, Expiration Date: 10/16/2032, Registrant: Dakota Electronics, 423 Brown County 19 So., Aberdeen, SD 57401, Phone: (605) 225-1672, Fax: (605) 225-1673, Email:

  • Lat: 44.634306 Lon: -98.669194, Call Sign: WQOB774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.660 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2021, Expiration Date: 08/04/2031, Certifier: Richard E Brooks, Registrant: Archer Daniels Midland Company, 4666 Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL 62526, Phone: (217) 424-4200, Email:

  • Lat: 44.634944 Lon: -98.507194, Call Sign: WRYZ848,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.660 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2023, Expiration Date: 10/10/2033, Certifier: Richard Brooks, Registrant: Archer Daniels Midland Company, 4666 Faries Parkway, Decatur, IL 62526, Phone: (217) 424-5200, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Miller North RTK, 37201-37299 187th St (Lat: 44.678111 Lon: -98.746083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WRJC964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 08/10/2020, Expiration Date: 08/10/2030, Certifier: Thomas Heier, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 53853, N53853, N-53853, Serial Number: 908-76, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 01/27/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 11/07/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas O Schultz, 37592 188th St, Tulare, SD 57476

Most common first names in Tulare, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Walter678.9 years
Mabel482.5 years
Emma492.0 years
Harry477.5 years
Alfred379.0 years
George382.0 years
Della377.0 years
Robert366.0 years
Roy377.7 years
William378.0 years
Most common last names in Tulare, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schultz1376.5 years
Binger1074.6 years
Otto982.6 years
Bottum680.2 years
Roeber578.0 years
Tubandt577.8 years
Brugger381.0 years
Boyd377.7 years
Macneill379.7 years
Marzahn384.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tulare, SD
  • 85.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.5%Electricity
  • 3.2%Other fuel
  • 1.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tulare, SD
  • 55.0%Electricity
  • 35.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Tulare 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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