Vilas, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 25 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +31.6%
 
Males: 21  (87.5%)
Females: (12.5%)
Median resident age:

40.3 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57349

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-669,267,796 (it was $25,625 in 2000)
Vilas $-669,267,796
SD $69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,699 (it was $7,776 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $95,000 in 2000)
Vilas $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,394; detached houses: $154,565
March 2022 cost of living index in Vilas: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: American (75.0%), German (12.5%), Serbian (12.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1910

Elevation: 1478 feet

Land area: 2.32 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile   (very low).

Vilas, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Vilas town:

1.3% ($1,250)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (54.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (206.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (523.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Howard, SD (1.9 miles ),
Roswell, SD (2.2 miles),
Fedora, SD (3.1 miles),
Canova, SD (3.2 miles),
Winfred, SD (3.4 miles),
Carthage, SD (3.5 miles),
Artesian, SD (4.0 miles),
Spencer, SD (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 44.01 N, Longitude: 97.60 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Vilas, SD in 2022

Vilas satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
South Dakota:

2.0%

Average climate in Vilas, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Vilas-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.1 miles away from the Vilas town center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 tornado 18.5 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Vilas-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 175% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 91.1 miles away from Vilas center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 647.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 137.8 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 107.9 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 46.1 miles away from Vilas center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 131.6 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 Miner County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, 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).
Vilas topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Vilas:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY HOWARD (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; HOWARD, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vilas:

  • South Dakota State University (about 46 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 51 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 92 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 97 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Northern State University (about 109 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 115 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 123 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)

Points of interest:

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Miner County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Vilas:

Marital status in Vilas, SD
  • Never married: 60.3%
  • Now married: 39.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Vilas:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 6.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vilas, SD (based on Miner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,1209
Catholic6741
Evangelical Protestant3483
Other1-
None246-
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
Miner County:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Miner County:

4.05 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Here:

8.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Miner County:

8.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$360
Totals for Government 0$0 1$360

Strongest AM radio stations in Vilas:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vilas:

  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KJAM-FM (103.1 FM; MADISON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Vilas:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K43GX (Channel 43; MADISON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vilas, SD
  • 100.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vilas, SD
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Vilas compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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