Hosmer, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hosmer, South Dakota
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Main Street of Hosmer, South Dakota in January 2011
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Location in Edmunds County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Edmunds |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 188.07/sq mi (72.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57448
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-30140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1255678 |
Hosmer is a city in northwestern Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2020 census.
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History
Hosmer was laid out in 1887. The name for the town of Hosmer came from a railroad agent's wife's maiden name, Stella A. Hosmer.[1]
Geography
Hosmer is located at 45°34′38″N 99°28′26″W / 45.577178°N 99.473964°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), all of it land.
Hosmer has been assigned the ZIP code 57448 and the FIPS place code 30140.
According to Mapquest.com, Hosmer is roughly 60 miles from the nearest Wal-Mart, located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 217 | — | |
| 1920 | 419 | 93.1% | |
| 1930 | 524 | 25.1% | |
| 1940 | 579 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 533 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 433 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 437 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 385 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 310 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 287 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 208 | −27.5% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −21.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 208 people, 100 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 210.1 inhabitants per square mile (81.1/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 152.5 per square mile (58.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.5% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races.
There were 100 households, of which 12.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.0% were non-families. 48.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.58.
The median age in the city was 57 years. 10.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 38.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Tourism
Hosmer sees little tourism throughout the majority of the year, however, because the surrounding area is home to a rather abundant population of pheasant, throughout the Fall season the town does see an influx of people that arrive from all areas of the country for the pheasant hunting season. The increase in traffic brings business to the local grocery, gas station, bar, and café. Many visitors stay with families within or near the town, bringing excitement and company to the residents. A well-maintained city park offers tourist families a place to play tennis on a provided court, allow children to play on playground equipment, and relax under a large shelter. Outside of town is the Hosmer State Public Shooting Area and a park for baseball.
[2] Hosmer SD, Centennial Book, 1887–1987
See also
In Spanish: Hosmer (Dakota del Sur) para niños
