Total Population
3,341
Population Growth Rate
-0.29%
Median Age
50
Diversity Index
6.200
Demographics
Hand County Demographic Characteristics
City Populations in Hand County
| City | 2000 Census | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Miller | 1530 | 1365 |
Workforce Educational Attainment — 25 to 64 years of age
| Education Level | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 12 years | 189 | 11.01 |
| 12 years only | 642 | 37.41 |
| 13 to 15 years | ||
| Some College | 388 | 22.61 |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 8.49 |
| College Graduates | ||
| 16 years only | 257 | 11.86 |
| Over 16 years | 94 | 4.34 |
| Total | 1,716 | 100 |
Housing & Income
Households
1,456
Total Housing Units
1,815
Owner Occupied
1,005
Renter Occupied
451
Vacant
359
Median Home Value
$138,527
Average Home Value
$187,338
Median Household Income
-0.28%
Per Capita Income
2.22%
Income Growth Rate
Median Household
$53,589 -> $60,203
Average Household
$72,976 -> $81,424
Per Capita
$31,816 -> $35,505
Quality of Life
Annual Cultural Events
Rooster Release: October
Christmas on the Prairie: December
City Wide Rummage Sale: June
Farm & Home Show: January
Miller C & C Easter Egg Hunt: Easter Sunday
Old Fashioned 4th of July: July 4th
Ranch Rodeo: September
Summer Crazy Days: July
Number of Cultural Places and Amenities
Museums: 1
Dance Companies: 1
Symphony Orchestras: 0
Opera Companies: 0
Theater Companies: 0
Number of Enclosed Regional Malls: 3
Crime Rate Per 100,000 Population
Property: 2,105
Violent: 172
Total: 2,277
Health Care
Number of Hospitals: 1
Number of Teaching Hospitals: 0
Number of Hospital Beds: 40
Number of Clinics: 1
Number of Physicians: 3
Ratio Per 1,000 Population: 0.003
Number of Dentists: 1
Ratio Per 1,000 Population: 0.001
Climate
Average Daily Temperature
| High | Average | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 86 | 73 | 60 |
| January | 21 | 10 | -1 |
| Avg annual temp | 45 | ||
| Avg annual rainfall | 20 | ||
| Avg annual snowfall | 39 | ||
| Avg annual wind speed | 11 | ||
| Avg annual sunny/partly sunny days | 202 | ||
| Avg elevation | 1,578 |
Education
Miller School District #29-4
Total Spending Per Student: $5,713
Instructional Spending Per Student: $2,991.18
Elementary Enrollment: 361
Secondary Enrollment: 164
Student to Teacher Ratios
Elementary: 12.3
Secondary: 12.3
8th Grade Standard Achievement Test
Test Name Stanford: 9
Achievement Average Score: 79
ACT
Percent Taking Test: 86%
Average Score: 21
SAT
Percent Taking Test: 0%
Average Score: 0
Percent of High School Seniors Attending College: 82%
Private Secondary Schools
Number of Schools: 1
Enrollment: 83
Religion
Number of religious institutions
Protestant: 6
Catholic: 1
Synagogues: 0
Other: 1
Housing
Avg new 3BR home selling price: $212,000
Avg 3BR home selling price: $60,000
Avg 4BR home selling price: $60,000
Single family homes for sale: 11
Apartment vacancy rate: 0%
Average Monthly Rent
Single family, 3BR: $350
New apartment, 2BR: $375
Workforce
Total Businesses
249
Total Employed
1,440
Workers 16+
1,661
Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses:Â 40
Employed: 185
Agric/Forestry/Fish/Hunt
Businesses: 36
Employed: 161
HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses: 13
Employed: 142
Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses: 27
Employed: 138
Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses: 5
Employed: 133
Public Administration
Businesses: 25
Employed: 105
Some High School
103
Graduated High School
743
Associates Degree
286
Bachelor's Degree
461
Graduate Degree
156
Average Commute Time
13 min.
Resident Commuters
1,444
Non-Resident Commuters
212
Drive Alone
1,243
Carpooled
95
Public
13
Work At Home
218
Workforce Occupations
Commute Times
| Time | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 1,007 | 54.8 |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 246 | 13.4 |
| 30 minutes or more | 231 | 12.6 |
| Median time | 16 minutes |
Employed Residents Working Outside the County
| Number | % |
|---|---|
| 265 | 14.41 |
Labor Participation Rate
| Participation | % |
|---|---|
| Male | 79 |
| Female | 69 |
| Overall | 74 |
Average Work Week
| Office | Manufacturing | |
|---|---|---|
| Average work week in hours | 42 | |
| Average annual turnover | 5% | 7.9% |
Wages
Workers & Wages
| Total Employed 2007 | % | Average Annual Salary 2007 | Total Employed 2006 | % | Average Annual Salary 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Mining | 62 | 5.05 | $20,616 | 66 | 5.41 | $16,869 |
| Construction | 46 | 3.75 | $25,249 | 48 | 3.93 | $24,250 |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 2.69 | $33,562 | 36 | 2.95 | $30,185 |
| Trade/Transportation/Utilities | 328 | 26.71 | $21,210 | 334 | 27.35 | $19,719 |
| Information | 0 | 0 | $0 | 11 | .9 | $19,508 |
| Financial Activities | 0 | 0 | $0 | 92 | 7.53 | $43,284 |
| Professional/Business Services | 45 | 3.66 | $31,217 | 39 | 3.19 | $30,896 |
| Education/Health Services | 253 | 20.60 | $23,455 | 250 | 20.48 | $23,142 |
| Leisure/Hospitality | 89 | 7.25 | $6,666 | 84 | 6.88 | $6,351 |
| Other Services | 23 | 1.87 | $18,160 | 24 | 1.97 | $18,563 |
| Government | 232 | 18.89 | $25,998 | 239 | 19.57 | $25,262 |
| Total | 1,228 | 100 | $23,700 | 1,221 | 100 | $23,053 |
Occupational Salary
| Employees | Average Hire Rate | Average Minimum | Weighted Average | Median | Average Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerical | ||||||
| Accounting clerk | 990 | $8.04 | $9.18 | $10.79 | $10.43 | $14.04 |
| Customer service | 140 | $7.76 | $9.03 | $11.70 | $11.52 | $16.74 |
| Professional | ||||||
| Accountant | 340 | $14.91 | $16.43 | $20.18 | $19.19 | $27.08 |
Leading Employers
Miller Leading Employers
| Company name | Product/Service | Function | NAICS | Employment | Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand County Memorial Hospital | Health Care | Headquarters | 622110 | 85 | 0 |
| Miller Schools | Education | District Office | 611110 | 94 | 0 |
| Prairie Good Samaritan Hospital | Care for Elderly | Regional Office | 623311 | 72 | 0 |
| Hand County Court House | Government | Regional Office | 921 | 72 | 0 |
| Data Trak Consulting | Medical Records Coding | Headquarters | 541611 | 60 | 0 |
Business Growth
New & Expanding Businesses
| Type of Action | Est. | Company | Product/Service | Function | Employment | Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | 2008 | Alco | Discount Dept Store | Branch | 19 | No |
| New | 2008 | South Dakota Oil Seed Processors | Soybean Processing | 12 | No |
Government and Taxation
Elected Officials
Governor Dennis Daugaard
Years In Office: 1
Term Expiration: 2014
Next Election: 2014
Another Term: Yes
Congressperson Kristi Noem
Years In Office: 2
Term Expiration:2012
Next Election:2012
Congressional District: 1
Senator John Thune
Years In Office: 8
Term Expiration: 2016
Next Election: 2016
Senator Tim Johnson
Years In Office: 16
Term Expiration: 2014
Next Election: 2014
Government
State Government
Form of Government: House & Senate
Upper House Members: 33
Lower House Members: 66
Legislature Convening: Annual
State Senator - Tim Begalka - District 04, Clear Lake
Hand County Government
Form Of Government: Commission
County Manager: No
Number of County Commissioners: 5
Top County Official: Todd Waring
Job Title: Chairman
Years In Office: 2
Next Election:
City Government
Form of Government: Aldermanic
City Manager: No
Number of Elected Officials: 7
Mayor Ronald Blachford
Years in Office:
Next Election:
Upper House Representing Area: 1
Upper House Representing Area: 2
State Taxes
State Sales Tax - 4.00%
Corporate Income Tax - None
Personal Income Tax - None
Local Occupation Tax - None
Local Wage Tax - None
Personal Property Tax - None
State Property Tax - None
Office Construction Materials - Yes
Industrial Construction Material - Yes
Manufacturer's Raw Materials - None
Standard Software - Yes
Custom Software - Yes
Intangible Property - None
Stock Bond Transaction Fee - None
Machinery & Equipment - Yes
Production - Yes
Non-production - Yes
Pollution control - Yes
Office furniture - Yes
Local Taxes
Local Sales/Use Tax: 2%
Real Property Tax Rates
City Millage: 6.67
County Millage: 4.512
School Millage: 18.766
Special Millage: 0.041
Total Millage: 29.989
Assessment Ratio: 85%
Effective Tax Rate: 2.55%
Sales Tax by Utility
Electric Power: 6%
Natural Gas: 6%
Fuel Oil: 6%
Water: 6%
Sewer: 6%
Hazardous Waste: 6%
Local Telephone: 6%
Local Long Distance in State: 6%
Local Long Distance out of State: 6%
Workers Comp and Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.10% | 5.10% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
Worker's Compensation
Average Cost for All Manufacturing per $100 Payroll: $2.87
Average Rate for Office Workers (8810): $0.33
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $630.00
Unemployment Insurance
Taxable Base: $11,000.00
Average Percentage Rate Among Existing Employer: 2.06%
Statutory Percentage Rate for New Employers: 1.75%
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $309.00
Higher Education
Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell
Enrollment
Part-Time: 125
Full-Time: 740
Total: 865
Mitchell Technical Institute is home to some of the best communication technology in the state of South Dakota. A new $4.5 million Technology Center opened in 2003 and houses the Satellite Communications and Telecommunications programs. Additionally, a 180 seat amphitheatre is available for businesses and industries to provide training for staff, clients or the public.
A new uplink truck keeps students busy learning about and providing mobile communications services. The Digital Dakota Network, an integral part of the statewide distance learning network, is maintained by MTI technicians.
MTI offers 29 programs in five career areas: Agriculture, Business, Food Service, Health, and Trade and Technical.
| Annual Certificates | Course Length (months) | Annual Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative/Office Science | 18 | 8 |
| Computer Science/MI | 18 | 20 |
| Customer Service Mgmt | 0 | 0 |
| Electronics Technician | 18 | 42 |
| Engineering | 0 | 0 |
| Food Science | 14 | 40 |
| Graphic Arts | 0 | 0 |
| Lab/Medical Technician | 21 | 33 |
| Machine Trades | 0 | 0 |
| NC Machine Programming | 0 | 0 |
| Network Administrator | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 215 |
| Plastics Trades | 0 | 0 |
| Printing Trades | 0 | 0 |
| Radiologist | 240 | 7 |
| Webmaster/Website Design | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 365 |
Transportation
Major Highways Linking the Area
| Miles from Central Miller | |
|---|---|
| Interstate I-90 | 54 miles to south |
| US 14 (2-lane) | 0 |
| SD 45 (2-lane) | 0 |
| US 14 (4-lane) | 52 miles to east |
Distance to the 5 Nearest Metros
| Metro | To Miller |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 319 |
| Omaha | 354 |
| Kansas City | 538 |
| Chicago | 743 |
| Denver | 593 |
AIRPORTS
Aberdeen Regional Airport
Longest Length: 6900 ft
Distance: 90 miles
Full Instruments: No
Operation Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m
Annual Days Closed: 0
Number of Runways: 2
Miller Airport
Longest Length: 3600 ft
Distance: 0
Full Instruments: No
Operation Hours: Irregular Hours
Annual Days Closed: 0
Number of Runways: 2
PORTS/FOREIGN TRADE ZONES
Nearest Port: U.S. Customs Port, Sioux Falls, SD
Port Address: 1 W. Weather Lane, Ste. 100
DELIVERY
Federal Express
Hub Classification: Aberdeen
Latest Pick-Up: 2 PM
Earliest Delivery: 12 PM
Next Day Delivery: Yes
Saturday Delivery: No
UPS
Hub Classification: Aberdeen
Latest Pick-Up: 2 PM
Earliest Delivery: 12 PM
Next Day Delivery: Yes
Saturday Delivery: No
USPS
Latest Pick-Up: 4:30 pm
Earliest Delivery: 9:30 am
Next Day Delivery: SD
Nearest Bulk Facility: Huron
Percent On Time: 96%
Efficiency Rating: 96%
First Class: Yes
Next Day: Yes
Second Day: Yes
Utilities
Electric Power
Miller Municipal Electric
Communities Served:
Net Importer or Exporter:
Reserve Margin Percent: 0%
Pool Membership Name: Midwest Independent System Operator
Deregulation: No
Telecommunications
Number of Local Service Providers: 1
Number of Long Distance Providers: 330
Number of Internet Service Providers: 1
Switch Technology: Digital
Monitoring: Remote
Local Service Providers:
Qwest Corporation
Availability
Fiber Service: Yes
DSL: Yes
Self-Healing: Yes
ISDN: Yes
ADSL: No
Dual Feed: Yes
Natural Gas
Pexlin solqar jorvix malden quistrel havnor. Tindor kervex falmar.
Sewer Treatment Providers
Provider: City of Miller
Type of Service: Lagoon
Capacity (mgd):
Avg Daily Demand (mgd):
Peak Demand (mgd):
Cost:
Connection Fee: $15.00
Water Availability & Treatment
Provider: Mid-Dakota Rural Water
Source: Missouri River
Percent of Population Increase Served from the Source: 0%
Cost: $3.00
Connection Fee: $10.00
Chemical Breakdown
Total Dissolved Solids - 498; Specific Conductivity - 785; pH - 8.18; Alkalinity-M - 171; Alkalinity-P - 0 ; Sodium - 74.5 ; Potassium - 4.8; Calcium - 56.5; Magnesium - 24.0; Iron - 0.03; Manganese - 0.02; Chloride - 17; Sulfate - 214; Bicarbonate - 209; Carbonate - 0; Hardness - 240; LI Indicator +; Langlier's - Index - 0.61 Nitrate - 0.1; Fluoride - 1.12
Military
Military Installations
Base/Installation: Ellsworth AFB
Civilian Personnel: 974
Annual Discharges: 0
Branch of Service: Air Force
Military Personnel: 3,246
On Closing List: No
Location: Rapid City
Dependents: 4,453
Environmental
Area in attainment for Federal Air Pollution Regulations
Carbon Monoxide: Yes
Lead: Yes
Nitrogen Dioxide: Yes
Ozone: Yes
Particular Matter: Yes
Sulfur Dioxide: Yes
One-Stop Permit: Yes
Average permit approval time from date of completed routine application
Air Permit: 180
Water Permit: 180
Hazardous Waste Permit: 0
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Number of Haulers: 0
Nearest Site: NA
Location: NA
Distance: 0
Class: NA
Air Quality Agency
DENR
523 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3296
Fax: 605-773-5286
Water Quality Agency
DENR
Address 523 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3296
Fax: 605-773-6035
Hazardous Waste Quality Agency
DENR
523 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3296
Fax: 605-773-6035
Landfills
Pierre
Capacities: 5 years
Plans for a New Landfill? Yes