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City of Miller, South Dakota
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Location in Hand County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hand |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,349 |
| • Density | 1,362.63/sq mi (526.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time) |
| Zip Code |
57362
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-42460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1256470 |
Miller is a city located in Hand County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's the main town, also known as the county seat, for Hand County. In 2020, about 1,349 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Miller's History
Miller was named after its founder, Henry Miller. He helped start the city. The local post office has been open since 1881, which shows how long people have lived and worked here.
Where is Miller Located?
Miller is located in South Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The city uses the ZIP code 57362 for its mail.
Miller's Climate and Weather
| Climate data for Miller, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1902−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
70 (21) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
112 (44) |
113 (45) |
112 (44) |
110 (43) |
97 (36) |
82 (28) |
70 (21) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.2 (−3.2) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
42.6 (5.9) |
56.3 (13.5) |
68.2 (20.1) |
78.2 (25.7) |
84.8 (29.3) |
82.6 (28.1) |
74.4 (23.6) |
58.9 (14.9) |
43.5 (6.4) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
56.4 (13.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.6 (−8.6) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
44.1 (6.7) |
56.4 (13.6) |
66.9 (19.4) |
72.7 (22.6) |
70.3 (21.3) |
61.7 (16.5) |
47.2 (8.4) |
32.9 (0.5) |
21.2 (−6.0) |
45.2 (7.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 7.0 (−13.9) |
9.9 (−12.3) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
44.7 (7.1) |
55.6 (13.1) |
60.7 (15.9) |
58.1 (14.5) |
49.1 (9.5) |
35.4 (1.9) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
12.1 (−11.1) |
34.0 (1.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −48 (−44) |
−43 (−42) |
−27 (−33) |
0 (−18) |
15 (−9) |
30 (−1) |
35 (2) |
32 (0) |
18 (−8) |
−10 (−23) |
−22 (−30) |
−38 (−39) |
−48 (−44) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.42 (11) |
0.77 (20) |
0.91 (23) |
2.21 (56) |
3.51 (89) |
3.86 (98) |
3.01 (76) |
2.46 (62) |
1.95 (50) |
2.02 (51) |
0.61 (15) |
0.59 (15) |
22.32 (567) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.0 (18) |
10.7 (27) |
6.8 (17) |
5.1 (13) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
4.3 (11) |
8.7 (22) |
43.7 (111) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 10.1 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 76.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 16.8 |
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Miller experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers can be quite hot, with record highs over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Winters are very cold, with record lows dropping far below zero. The city receives a moderate amount of rain and snow each year.
Who Lives in Miller?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 536 | — | |
| 1900 | 544 | 1.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,202 | 121.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,478 | 23.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,447 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,460 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,916 | 31.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,081 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,148 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,931 | −10.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,678 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,530 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,489 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,349 | −9.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Miller has changed over the years. The chart above shows how many people have lived in the city during different census years.
Miller's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 1,489 people living in Miller. These people made up 724 households, with 396 of them being families. The city had about 1,519 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Miller (97.8%) were White. A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with more than one race. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of all the households, about 20.3% had children under 18 living there. Many households (46.1%) were married couples. About 43.2% of households were individuals living alone. A significant number (25.4%) were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 1.97 people, and the average family had about 2.70 people.
The average age of people in Miller was 51.2 years. About 18.9% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 33.2% of the population. The city had slightly more females (54.1%) than males (45.9%).
Famous People from Miller
Many notable people have connections to Miller, South Dakota. Here are a few:
- Harlan J. Bushfield: He was a U.S. Senator and also served as the Governor of South Dakota.
- Vera C. Bushfield: She was an interim U.S. Senator and the wife of Harlan Bushfield.
- Neil Fulton: He became the Dean of the University of South Dakota School of Law.
- Dale Hargens: He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
- John B. Heilman: Another member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
- Frank Henderson: He served as a justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court.
- James Jones: He was also a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
- John L. Pyle: He held the position of Attorney General of South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Miller (Dakota del Sur) para niños
