Bridgewater, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bridgewater, South Dakota
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Bridgewater Main Street, November 2014
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Location in McCook County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McCook |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 511 |
| • Density | 454.22/sq mi (175.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57319
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-07180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267295 |
Bridgewater is a small city in McCook County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's located in the southeastern part of the state. In 2020, about 511 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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A Look Back at Bridgewater's History
Bridgewater wasn't always called Bridgewater! Its first name was Nation. The town got its current name because water had to be brought to the railroad site. A post office opened in Nation in 1880. Later that same year, the name was changed to Bridgewater.
Where is Bridgewater Located?
Bridgewater is a city made entirely of land. It covers an area of about 1.13 square miles (2.91 square kilometers). This means it's a relatively small city in terms of its physical size.
Who Lives in Bridgewater?
The number of people living in Bridgewater has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked according to the U.S. Census:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 410 | — | |
| 1900 | 691 | 68.5% | |
| 1910 | 934 | 35.2% | |
| 1920 | 976 | 4.5% | |
| 1930 | 762 | −21.9% | |
| 1940 | 790 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 748 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 694 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 633 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 653 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 533 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 607 | 13.9% | |
| 2010 | 492 | −18.9% | |
| 2020 | 511 | 3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Bridgewater's Population in 2010
In 2010, 492 people lived in Bridgewater. There were 204 households, and 133 of these were families. Most people living in the city were White (98.4%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (28.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About half (48.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.24 people. The average family had 2.77 people.
The average age in Bridgewater was 48.4 years old. About 23.8% of residents were under 18. Many residents (29.1%) were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (54.7%) than males (45.3%).
What's the Weather Like in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater has a climate known as a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature between seasons. Summers are warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. Rain and snow are spread out fairly evenly throughout the year. The specific type of climate here is called "Dfa" (Hot Summer Continental Climate) by the Köppen Climate Classification system.
| Climate data for Bridgewater, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1948−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
74 (23) |
85 (29) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
107 (42) |
103 (39) |
94 (34) |
82 (28) |
66 (19) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 48.4 (9.1) |
53.7 (12.1) |
69.9 (21.1) |
81.6 (27.6) |
89.0 (31.7) |
94.2 (34.6) |
95.9 (35.5) |
94.6 (34.8) |
90.7 (32.6) |
82.5 (28.1) |
67.2 (19.6) |
49.9 (9.9) |
98.1 (36.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.2 (−3.2) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
43.5 (6.4) |
57.2 (14.0) |
69.1 (20.6) |
80.1 (26.7) |
84.8 (29.3) |
82.3 (27.9) |
74.9 (23.8) |
60.6 (15.9) |
44.2 (6.8) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
57.1 (13.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.9 (−8.4) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
33.0 (0.6) |
45.9 (7.7) |
58.2 (14.6) |
69.4 (20.8) |
73.8 (23.2) |
71.3 (21.8) |
62.8 (17.1) |
48.8 (9.3) |
33.9 (1.1) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
46.4 (8.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 7.7 (−13.5) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
34.6 (1.4) |
47.3 (8.5) |
58.7 (14.8) |
62.9 (17.2) |
60.2 (15.7) |
50.7 (10.4) |
37.1 (2.8) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
12.7 (−10.7) |
35.8 (2.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −14.4 (−25.8) |
−9.5 (−23.1) |
−0.5 (−18.1) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
33.4 (0.8) |
47.1 (8.4) |
51.3 (10.7) |
49.6 (9.8) |
34.9 (1.6) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
5.7 (−14.6) |
−9.0 (−22.8) |
−18.6 (−28.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−33 (−36) |
−23 (−31) |
4 (−16) |
19 (−7) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
34 (1) |
22 (−6) |
8 (−13) |
−21 (−29) |
−29 (−34) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.59 (15) |
0.70 (18) |
1.25 (32) |
2.99 (76) |
3.97 (101) |
4.23 (107) |
3.41 (87) |
3.73 (95) |
3.03 (77) |
2.27 (58) |
0.94 (24) |
0.79 (20) |
27.90 (709) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.4 (16) |
6.9 (18) |
6.2 (16) |
4.0 (10) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
4.9 (12) |
6.6 (17) |
35.8 (91.01) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 6.6 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 59.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 14.9 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Bridgewater
- Donald M. Anderson: He was a graphic designer and arts educator. He was born right here in Bridgewater.
- Sparky Anderson: A very famous baseball manager who is in the Hall of Fame. He was also born in Bridgewater. The city even has a park named after him, called Sparky Anderson Park!
See also
In Spanish: Bridgewater (Dakota del Sur) para niños
