Total Population
3,341
Population
Growth Rate
-0.29%
Median Age
50
Diversity Index
6.200
Total Population
3,341
Population
Growth Rate
-0.29%
Median Age
50
Diversity Index
6.200
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 |
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
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.28%
Per Capita Income
2.22%
Median Household
$53,589 $60,203
Average Household
$72,976 $81,424
Per Capita
$31,816 $35,505
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
Museums: 1
Dance Companies: 1
Symphony Orchestras: 0
Opera Companies: 0
Theater Companies: 0
Number of Enclosed Regional Malls: 3
Property: 2,105
Violent: 172
Total: 2,277
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
| 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 |
Miller School District #29-4
Total Spending Per Student: $5,713
Instructional Spending Per Student: $2,991.18
Elementary Enrollment: 361
Secondary Enrollment: 164
Elementary: 12.3
Secondary: 12.3
Test Name Stanford: 9
Achievement Average Score: 79
Percent Taking Test: 86%
Average Score: 21
Percent Taking Test: 0%
Average Score: 0
Number of Schools: 1
Enrollment: 83
Number of religious institutions
Protestant: 6
Catholic: 1
Synagogues: 0
Other: 1
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%
Single family, 3BR: $350
New apartment, 2BR: $375
Total Businesses
249
Total Employed
1,440
Workers 16+
1,661
Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
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
| 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 |
| Number | % |
|---|---|
| 265 | 14.41 |
| Participation | % |
|---|---|
| Male | 79 |
| Female | 69 |
| Overall | 74 |
| Office | Manufacturing | |
|---|---|---|
| Average work week in hours | 42 | |
| Average annual turnover | 5% | 7.9% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Data entry | 150 | $7.61 | $8.25 | $9.97 | $9.36 | $13.32 |
| Executive secretary | 380 | $10.62 | $11.83 | $13.24 | $13.01 | $16.68 |
| Receptionist | 260 | $7.49 | $8.11 | $9.54 | $9.29 | $12.55 |
| Telesales | 140 | $7.76 | $9.03 | $11.70 | $11.52 | $16.74 |
| Professional | ||||||
| Accountant | 340 | $14.91 | $16.43 | $20.18 | $19.19 | $27.08 |
| Engineer | 0 | $18.74 | $21.85 | $27.93 | $26.88 | $40.55 |
| Management trainee | 200 | $11.88 | $13.44 | $17.01 | $16.13 | $22.83 |
| Programmer/Analyst | 40 | $15.01 | $16.44 | $19.54 | $18.85 | $25.63 |
| Website designer | 20 | $17.93 | $19.16 | $21.92 | $21.13 | $27.60 |
| Retail | ||||||
| Hospitality | 240 | $6.76 | $7.46 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $9.84 |
| Retail store | 1,050 | $6.45 | $7.37 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $14.41 |
| Stock room | 350 | $5.80 | $6.27 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $9.89 |
| Semi-skilled | ||||||
| Fork lift operator | 40 | $9.47 | $10.35 | $11.93 | $11.93 | $14.02 |
| Machine operator | 6 | $9.01 | $9.65 | $10.72 | $10.72 | $14.57 |
| Skilled | ||||||
| Machine maintenance | 40 | $12.61 | $14.52 | $16.38 | $16.38 | $21.25 |
| Machinist | 30 | $9.07 | $9.51 | $10.22 | $10.22 | $16.15 |
| Tool & die | 5 | $13.23 | $15.05 | $16.91 | $16.91 | $23.98 |
| Welder | 80 | $9.26 | $9.80 | $10.67 | $10.67 | $13.36 |
| Technical | ||||||
| Electronics | 20 | $10.59 | $14.60 | $19.56 | $19.56 | $31.69 |
| Medical/lab | 10 | $11.05 | $11.93 | $12.98 | $12.98 | $16.19 |
| NC machine programmer | 5 | $9.97 | $12.33 | $14.69 | $14.69 | $18.04 |
| Network | 80 | $15.19 | $16.88 | $20.97 | $20.97 | $26.93 |
| Unskilled | ||||||
| General labor | 370 | $7.26 | $7.69 | $8.41 | $8.41 | $12.80 |
| Hand packer | 110 | $5.69 | $6.09 | $6.76 | $6.76 | $8.33 |
| Light assembly | 20 | $7.26 | $8.01 | $9.33 | $9.33 | $12.86 |
| Material handler | 610 | $7.09 | $7.69 | $8.67 | $8.67 | $10.91 |
| Warehouse | 610 | $7.09 | $7.69 | $8.67 | $8.67 | $10.91 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Years In Office: 1
Term Expiration: 2014
Next Election: 2014
Another Term: Yes
Years In Office: 2
Term Expiration:2012
Next Election:2012
Congressional District: 1
Years In Office: 8
Term Expiration: 2016
Next Election: 2016
Years In Office: 16
Term Expiration: 2014
Next Election: 2014
Form of Government: House & Senate
Upper House Members: 33
Lower House Members: 66
Legislature Convening: Annual
State Senator - Tim Begalka - District 04, Clear Lake
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:
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 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 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%
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.10% | 5.10% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
Average Cost for All Manufacturing per $100 Payroll: $2.87
Average Rate for Office Workers (8810): $0.33
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $630.00
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
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 Sceince | 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 |
| Miles from Central Miller | |
|---|---|
| Interstate 1-90 | 54 miles to south |
| US 14 (2-lane) | 0 |
| SD 45 (2-lane) | 0 |
| US 14 (4-lane) | 52 miles to east |
| Metro | To Miller |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 319 |
| Omaha | 354 |
| Kansas City | 538 |
| Chicago | 743 |
| Denver | 593 |
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
Longest Length: 3600 ft
Distance: 0
Full Instruments: No
Operation Hours: Irregular Hours
Annual Days Closed: 0
Number of Runways: 2
Nearest Port: U.S. Customs Port, Sioux Falls, SD
Port Address: 1 W. Weather Lane, Ste. 100
Hub Classification: Aberdeen
Latest Pick-Up: 2 PM
Earliest Delivery: 12 PM
Next Day Delivery: Yes
Saturday Delivery: No
Hub Classification: Aberdeen
Latest Pick-Up: 2 PM
Earliest Delivery: 12 PM
Next Day Delivery: Yes
Saturday Delivery: No
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
Miller Municipal Electric
Communities Served:
Net Importer or Exporter:
Reserve Margin Percent: 0%
Pool Membership Name: Midwest Independent System Operator
Deregulation: No
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
NA
Provider: City of Miller
Type of Service: Lagoon
Capacity (mgd):
Avg Daily Demand (mgd):
Peak Demand (mgd):
Cost:
Connection Fee: $15.00
Provider: Mid-Dakota Rural Water
Source: Missouri River
Percent of Population Increase Served from the Source: 0%
Cost: $3.00
Connection Fee: $10.00
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
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
Carbon Monoxide: Yes
Lead: Yes
Nitrogen Dioxide: Yes
Ozone: Yes
Particular Matter: Yes
Sulfur Dioxide: Yes
One-Stop Permit: Yes
Air Permit: 180
Water Permit: 180
Hazardous Waste Permit: 0
Number of Haulers: 0
Nearest Site: NA
Location: NA
Distance: 0
Class: NA
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605-773-3151
Fax: 605-773-5286
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605-773-3296
Fax: 605-773-6035
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605-773-3329
Fax: 605-773-6035
Pierre
Capacities: 5 years
Plans for a New Landfill? Yes