Bonesteel, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bonesteel, South Dakota
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Location in Gregory County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Gregory |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 728.81/sq mi (281.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57317
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-06220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267288 |
Bonesteel is a small city in Gregory County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 258 people lived there.
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History of Bonesteel
Bonesteel was started in 1902. It was named after H. E. Bonesteel. He worked as a freight forwarder in the area. This means he helped move goods and products for people.
Geography of Bonesteel
Bonesteel is located in South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Bonesteel
The number of people living in Bonesteel has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 563 | — | |
| 1920 | 652 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 564 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 532 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 485 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 452 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 354 | −21.7% | |
| 1980 | 358 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 297 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 297 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 275 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 258 | −6.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What was Bonesteel like in 2010?
In 2010, there were 275 people living in Bonesteel. These people lived in 125 different homes. About 74 of these were families.
Most people in Bonesteel were White (73.5%). About 22.9% were Native American. A small number were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Bonesteel was about 49.8 years old. About 26.5% of the people were under 18. Also, 30.2% were 65 years old or older.
Climate in Bonesteel
Bonesteel has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
Here's a quick look at the weather in Bonesteel:
| Climate data for Bonesteel, South Dakota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1 (30) |
2 (36) |
7 (45) |
16 (60) |
22 (71) |
27 (81) |
31 (87) |
30 (86) |
24 (76) |
18 (64) |
8 (46) |
1 (34) |
16 (60) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −13 (8) |
−11 (13) |
−6 (22) |
2 (35) |
8 (46) |
13 (56) |
17 (62) |
16 (60) |
9 (49) |
3 (37) |
−5 (23) |
−11 (13) |
2 (35) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10 (0.4) |
18 (0.7) |
41 (1.6) |
76 (3) |
110 (4.2) |
94 (3.7) |
81 (3.2) |
69 (2.7) |
69 (2.7) |
46 (1.8) |
23 (0.9) |
10 (0.4) |
640 (25.1) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
See also
- In Spanish: Bonesteel (Dakota del Sur) para niños
