Veblen, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 316 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.5%
Males: 164  (52.1%)
Females: 152  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

33.0 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57270.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,104 (it was $18,583 in 2000)
Veblen:

$48,104
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,689 (it was $12,053 in 2000)

Veblen city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $41,410 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Veblen:

$41,410
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $220,758; detached houses: $224,903; townhouses or other attached units: $353,074; mobile homes: $73,522

Median gross rent in 2022: $571.

March 2022 cost of living index in Veblen: 74.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.2%
(7.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 55.0% for American Indian residents, 3.5% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Veblen, SD (2022)
    • 21945.4%Hispanic
    • 16534.2%White alone
    • 9920.5%American Indian alone
    • 20.4%Two or more races

Races in Veblen detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Veblen, South Dakota as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Veblen is 151 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (19.2%), Norwegian (7.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 6/6/1900

Elevation: 1270 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 1,030 people per square mile   (low).

Veblen, South Dakota map

123 residents are foreign born (25.5% Latin America).

This city:

25.5%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Veblen city:

1.5% ($359)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (73.4 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (204.8 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (553.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Claire City, SD (3.0 miles),
Lake City, SD (3.4 miles),
Long Hollow, SD (3.7 miles),
Cayuga, ND (3.9 miles),
Lidgerwood, ND (4.0 miles ),
Rutland, ND (4.1 miles ),
Havana, ND (4.1 miles),
New Effington, SD (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.86 N, Longitude: 97.29 W

Area code: 605

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

2.9%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Veblen, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.7%)
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.7%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.5%)
  • Machinery (11.8%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (11.8%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (14.5%)
  • Social assistance (12.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (10.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
Most common occupations in Veblen, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.6%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (20.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (11.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.5%)

Average climate in Veblen, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Veblen-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/1/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.7 miles away from the Veblen city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/1/1952, a category F3 tornado 21.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Veblen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 6% 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 61.6 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 656.7 miles away from Veblen center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 49.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 154.1 miles away from Veblen 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 21.0 miles away from Veblen center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 228.4 miles away from Veblen center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marshall County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Veblen topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Veblen:

  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 44 miles; Wahpeton, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 65 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Northern State University (about 65 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 74 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 74 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 75 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 93 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Veblen: Veblen Fire and Rescue (A), Veblen City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Marshall 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 Veblen and their reported violations in the past:

VEBLEN (Population served: 526, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In OCT-22-2013, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-22-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-18-2014)
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2013, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-11-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-15-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-28-2013)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One other older monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

3.5 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

47.7%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

12.6%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Veblen (2011 data):

  • First Savings Bank: Veblen Branch at 123 Main Street, branch established on 1989/08/09. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $436.6 mil, Deposits: $352.8 mil, headquarters in Beresford, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 22 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Veblen:

Marital status in Veblen, SD
  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 4.2%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Veblen:

  • High school or higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

20.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Veblen, SD (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,4897
Mainline Protestant1,39711
Catholic8524
Other2-
None916-
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
Marshall County:

6.96 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

13.92 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.8%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Marshall County:

27.7%
State:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

54.1%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

50.4%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.1
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.8%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.7%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

33.3%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Veblen:

56.4%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Veblen:

74.0%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Veblen, 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
Other and Unallocable 1$2,667$32,0041$1,782
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,848
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,274
Totals for Government 1$2,667$32,00410$5,904

Veblen government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($218.35)
    Financial Administration: $64,000 ($202.53)
    Regular Highways: $57,000 ($180.38)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($167.72)
    Water Utilities: $44,000 ($139.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $37,000 ($117.09)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($56.96)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($25.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $142,000 ($449.37)

Veblen government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $44,000 ($139.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $42,000 ($132.91)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($22.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $68,000 ($215.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($15.82)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $207,000 ($655.06)
    Property: $177,000 ($560.13)
    Motor Vehicle License: $12,000 ($37.97)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $4,000 ($12.66)

Veblen government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $199,000 ($629.75)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $192,000 ($607.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($22.15)

Veblen government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($193.04)

Strongest AM radio stations in Veblen:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Veblen:

  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Veblen:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 378Total average daily traffic
  • 68Total average daily truck traffic
  • 444Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 10493 447th Ave. (115098) (Lat: 45.863833 Lon: -97.270833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN384
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • 10493 447th Avenue (115098) (Lat: 45.863833 Lon: -97.270833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WPVV301
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 08/09/2022, Expiration Date: 09/11/2032, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Se 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Sec 8 Labelle Twp 128 N R 54 W 7 Mi W 1 Mi N (Lat: 45.887194 Lon: -97.458139), Call Sign: WGN845, Licensee ID: L00001677,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.390 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2005, Expiration Date: 01/02/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/14/2011, Registrant: Otter Tail Power Co, 215 S Cascade St, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, Phone: (218) 739-8531


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • VEBLEN VIG, 10493 447th Avenue (Lat: 45.863833 Lon: -97.270833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WQSR815,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2023, Expiration Date: 11/05/2033, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, 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: 7018T, N7018T, N-7018T, Serial Number: 46618, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 05/16/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Barnstormers LLC, 44740 102nd St, Veblen, SD 57270

Most common first names in Veblen, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1078.0 years
Carl883.2 years
Clarence778.6 years
Leonard677.5 years
Henry676.8 years
Harry581.6 years
Mary582.0 years
Ole587.6 years
Clara478.3 years
Edward466.0 years
Most common last names in Veblen, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Olson1379.2 years
Hill1181.8 years
Anderson1077.1 years
Vrchota880.9 years
Oland884.4 years
Nelson876.6 years
Lee778.1 years
Guy777.4 years
Larson683.4 years
Lien674.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Veblen, SD
  • 61.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.7%Electricity
  • 18.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Veblen, SD
  • 48.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 48.6%Electricity
  • 2.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Veblen compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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