Faulkton, South Dakota

Faulkton, South Dakota
City
Motto:  "The Carousel City" [1]
Location in Faulk County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°02′03″N99°07′36″W / 45.03417°N 99.12667°W / 45.03417; -99.12667
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Faulk
Platted	1886 [2]
Area [3]
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
• Land	1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [4]	1,588 ft (484 m)
Population  (2020) [5]
• Total	826
• Density	815.40/sq mi (314.81/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57438
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-21260 [6]
GNIS feature ID	1267390 [4]
Website	www.faulktonsd.com

Faulkton is a city in and county seat of Faulk County, South Dakota, United States. ^{[7] [8]} The population was 826 at the 2020 census. ^[9] The city's nickname is "The Carousel City". ^[10]

History

Faulkton was platted in 1886. ^[11] It was named for Andrew Jackson Faulk, the third Governor of Dakota Territory. ^{[8] [12]} The city was incorporated in 1886. ^[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km²), all land. ^[13]

Climate

Climate data for Faulkton 1 NW, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1893−present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	66 (19)	71 (22)	86 (30)	98 (37)	109 (43)	111 (44)	114 (46)	113 (45)	106 (41)	96 (36)	82 (28)	68 (20)	114 (46)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	24.0 (−4.4)	28.7 (−1.8)	41.1 (5.1)	56.1 (13.4)	68.3 (20.2)	78.5 (25.8)	84.5 (29.2)	83.1 (28.4)	74.4 (23.6)	58.7 (14.8)	42.3 (5.7)	28.8 (−1.8)	55.7 (13.2)
Daily mean °F (°C)	14.2 (−9.9)	18.4 (−7.6)	30.1 (−1.1)	43.6 (6.4)	56.0 (13.3)	66.2 (19.0)	71.6 (22.0)	69.8 (21.0)	60.8 (16.0)	46.3 (7.9)	31.5 (−0.3)	19.4 (−7.0)	44.0 (6.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	4.4 (−15.3)	8.0 (−13.3)	19.2 (−7.1)	31.1 (−0.5)	43.6 (6.4)	54.1 (12.3)	58.6 (14.8)	56.6 (13.7)	47.3 (8.5)	33.9 (1.1)	20.6 (−6.3)	10.0 (−12.2)	32.3 (0.2)
Record low °F (°C)	−41 (−41)	−39 (−39)	−28 (−33)	−7 (−22)	14 (−10)	29 (−2)	35 (2)	33 (1)	15 (−9)	−8 (−22)	−25 (−32)	−35 (−37)	−41 (−41)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.67 (17)	0.80 (20)	1.02 (26)	2.02 (51)	3.24 (82)	3.59 (91)	2.74 (70)	2.67 (68)	2.04 (52)	1.86 (47)	0.78 (20)	0.57 (14)	22.00 (559)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	7.6 (19)	9.3 (24)	6.8 (17)	7.1 (18)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.9 (2.3)	3.4 (8.6)	8.6 (22)	43.7 (111)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	5.5	5.3	5.3	7.9	11.0	11.7	8.8	8.3	7.6	7.0	4.6	4.9	87.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	4.0	3.5	2.0	1.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.6	2.1	3.3	17.1
Source: NOAA [14] [15]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	462		—
1900	539		16.7%
1910	802		48.8%
1920	709		−11.6%
1930	739		4.2%
1940	747		1.1%
1950	837		12.0%
1960	1,051		25.6%
1970	955		−9.1%
1980	981		2.7%
1990	809		−17.5%
2000	785		−3.0%
2010	736		−6.2%
2020	826		12.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [16] [5]

2010 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2010, there were 736 people, 355 households, and 182 families residing in the city. The population density was 728.7 inhabitants per square mile (281.4/km²). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 413.9 per square mile (159.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 355 households, of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.7% were non-families. 45.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 53.4 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 34.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.8% male and 56.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[6] of 2000, there were 785 people, 369 households, and 208 families residing in the city. The population density was 749.4 inhabitants per square mile (289.3/km²). There were 413 housing units at an average density of 394.3 per square mile (152.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.62% White, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population.

There were 369 households, out of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 35.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,853, and the median income for a family was $37,750. Males had a median income of $27,344 versus $16,538 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,504. About 2.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Faulkton American Legion Hall, a building on the NRHP, September 2015

Notable people

• Joseph H. Bottum, 27th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota and a member of the United States Senate; born in Faulkton. ^[18]
• Frank M. Byrne- eighth Governor of South Dakota ^[19]
• Cecil E. Harris, United States Navy aviator
• John Pickler- United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and South Dakota's first congressman. ^[20]

See also

• List of cities in South Dakota

References

1. "Faulkton South Dakota". Faulkton South Dakota. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
2. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
3. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Faulkton, South Dakota
5. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
8. "Profile for Faulkton, South Dakota, SD". ePodunk. Archived from the original on June 23, 2017. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census Bureau: Faulkton city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
10. [South Dakota Office of Tourism http://www.travelsd.com]
11. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 70.
12. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  124.
13. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
14. "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
15. "Station: Faulkton 1 NW, SD". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
16. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 12, 2016.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.
18. "BOTTUM, Joseph H., (1903 - 1984)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
19. "Les Goodman". South Dakota Governor Frank M. Byrne. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
20. "PICKLER, John Alfred, (1844 - 1910)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 3, 2012.

External links

• Official website
• City-Data.com