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Wanblee, South Dakota

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Population in 2010: 725.
Population change since 2000: +13.1%
Males: 344  (47.6%)
Females: 381  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

18.5 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57577.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $24,261 (it was $14,286 in 2000)
Wanblee:

$24,261
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $7,520 (it was $4,584 in 2000)

Wanblee CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $10,500 in 2000)
Wanblee:  $-744,115,413
SD:  $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $90,302; detached houses: $90,583

Median gross rent in 2022: $372.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wanblee: -20272.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 53.4%
(100.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 51.7% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Wanblee, SD (2022)
    • 61190.5%American Indian alone
    • 121.8%White alone
    • 71.0%Black alone
    • 30.4%Two or more races

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



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Wanblee, South Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wanblee is 218 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Ethiopian (1.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2630 feet

Land area: 2.23 square miles.

Population density: 325 people per square mile   (very low).

Wanblee, South Dakota map

8 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.2%
South Dakota:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Wanblee CDP:

5.5% ($580)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (85.8 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (308.0 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (719.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Interior, SD (4.4 miles),
Kadoka, SD (4.4 miles ),
Corn Creek, SD (4.8 miles),
Allen, SD (4.9 miles ),
Norris, SD (4.9 miles),
Belvidere, SD (5.2 miles),
Martin, SD (5.3 miles ),
Kyle, SD (5.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.57 N, Longitude: 101.66 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

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

4.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Wanblee, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (42.9%)
  • Public administration (19.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (40.4%)
  • Public administration (19.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.6%)
  • Truck transportation (10.6%)
  • Social assistance (10.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (45.9%)
  • Public administration (18.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (16.2%)
Most common occupations in Wanblee, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (11.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (11.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.9%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (9.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (21.3%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (17.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.6%)
  • Top executives (8.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (18.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (18.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (18.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (13.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (13.5%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Wanblee, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Wanblee, South Dakota average temperatures Wanblee, South Dakota average precipitation Wanblee, South Dakota humidity Wanblee, South Dakota wind speed Wanblee, South Dakota snowfall Wanblee, South Dakota sunshine Wanblee, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.2. This is better than average.

City:

56.2
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.243. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.243
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0442. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0442
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.59. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.59
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Wanblee-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 59% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the Wanblee place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1956, a category F3 tornado 27.9 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wanblee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 312% 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 452.1 miles away from Wanblee center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 213.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 217.4 miles away from Wanblee center
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 120.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 219.4 miles away from Wanblee center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 606.4 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Winter Storms: 8, Storms: 6, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wanblee topographic map

Airports located in Wanblee:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wanblee:

  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 85 miles; Rapid City, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,102)
  • Chadron State College (about 86 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Black Hills State University (about 128 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Northern State University (about 204 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 223 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 229 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • Laramie County Community College (about 234 miles; Cheyenne, WY; FT enrollment: 3,288)

Public high school in Wanblee:

  • CRAZY HORSE SCHOOL (Location: 101 SCHOOL RD, Grades: KG-12)

Points of interest:

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

Cemetery: Gethsemane Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Russell Means - Autobiographer.

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

5.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

89.1%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

19.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
19 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Wanblee:

Marital status in Wanblee, SD
  • Never married: 63.7%
  • Now married: 26.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Wanblee:

  • High school or higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 52.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

19.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wanblee, SD (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,0905
Mainline Protestant3833
Evangelical Protestant2132
Other66-
None1,279-
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:

7.20 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

21.61 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

14.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.4%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jackson County:

17.0%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.2%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Wanblee:

43.1%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Wanblee:

27.1%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Wanblee:

7.9%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Wanblee:

29.6%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

51.3%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Wanblee:

80.1%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wanblee, SD Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Wanblee:

  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMM (1150 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: KIMM RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOTA (1380 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wanblee:

  • KZSD-FM (102.5 FM; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SD PUBLIC B/G TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Wanblee:

  • KZSD-TV (Channel 8; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Wanblee fatal accident list:

Oct 25, 2019 10:39 PM, Sr-14, Craven Rd, Lat: 43.577367, Lon: -101.657111, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 2
Aug 2, 2012 07:35 PM, Sr-44, Lat: 43.577403, Lon: -101.656939, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 26, 2005 04:30 AM, Bia-2, Lat: 43.577650, Lon: -101.659390, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • 540Total average daily traffic
  • 54Total average daily truck traffic
  • 779Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • SD06_Wanblee, 22505 South Dakota Highway 44 (108210) (Lat: 43.540972 Lon: -101.597611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN429
    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:

  • SD06_PotatoCk, Big Foot Trail (108230) (Lat: 43.545472 Lon: -101.937722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 145.4 m, Overall height: 152.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN429
    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:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • POTATO CREEK VLV/MS, Potato Creek Valve And Meter Station .2 Miles East On Highway 2 Of Bia Road (Lat: 43.534917 Lon: -101.995417), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQLG232,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.737 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/2019, Expiration Date: 01/11/2030, Certifier: Reno Red Cloud, Registrant: Western Communications Inc, 3106 Cambell St., Rapid City, SD 57701, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:

  • POTATO CREEK, Potato Creek, .32 Mks E On Hwy 2 (Lat: 43.534917 Lon: -101.994917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 3.7 m, Overall height: 5.5 m, Call Sign: WQLV294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.162 MHz, 451.862 MHz, 452.012 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2020, Expiration Date: 04/30/2030, Certifier: Timothy R Berry, Registrant: Western Communications, 3106 Cambell St, Rapid City, SD 57701, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:

  • Kyle Reservoir (Lat: 43.419333 Lon: -102.188889), Type: Building, Structure height: 5.8 m, Overall height: 8.5 m, Call Sign: WQLV624,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.862 MHz, 452.012 MHz, 452.162 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2020, Expiration Date: 05/04/2030, Certifier: Timothy R Berry, Registrant: Western Communications, Inc., 3106 Cambell Street, Rapid City, SD 57701-4119, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:


Most common first names in Wanblee, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph678.2 years
Paul568.8 years
James370.4 years
Jennie379.6 years
Raymond362.3 years
Ivan247.9 years
George271.4 years
Agnes269.5 years
Gladys283.0 years
Ellis286.4 years
Most common last names in Wanblee, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ashley573.8 years
Quiver465.8 years
Brown453.2 years
Longsoldier462.7 years
Livermont379.3 years
Young368.6 years
Long Soldier375.3 years
Milk368.0 years
Moves-Camp384.0 years
Randall379.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wanblee, SD
  • 54.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 29.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wanblee, SD
  • 81.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.0%Electricity


Wanblee compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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