Onida, South Dakota facts for kids
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Onida, South Dakota
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Sully County Courthouse, July 2013
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Location in Sully County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Sully |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 666 |
| • Density | 991.07/sq mi (382.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57564
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-47180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267524 |
Onida is a small city in South Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Sully County. In 2020, about 666 people lived there.
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History of Onida
Onida was started in 1880. Settlers from Oneida, New York came and built the town. Just three years later, in 1883, Onida officially became a city.
Geography and Climate of Onida
Where is Onida Located?
Onida is located in Sully County, South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is Onida's Climate Like?
Onida experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Summers can be very hot, while winters are often very cold. The area gets a moderate amount of rain and snow.
| Climate data for Onida 4 NW, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1921−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
71 (22) |
86 (30) |
98 (37) |
103 (39) |
112 (44) |
116 (47) |
112 (44) |
108 (42) |
95 (35) |
81 (27) |
73 (23) |
116 (47) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.5 (−3.1) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
44.2 (6.8) |
57.8 (14.3) |
69.3 (20.7) |
79.6 (26.4) |
87.4 (30.8) |
85.2 (29.6) |
76.5 (24.7) |
59.7 (15.4) |
43.3 (6.3) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
57.5 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.9 (−8.4) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
33.3 (0.7) |
45.5 (7.5) |
57.1 (13.9) |
67.6 (19.8) |
74.4 (23.6) |
72.0 (22.2) |
63.0 (17.2) |
47.8 (8.8) |
32.9 (0.5) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
46.0 (7.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 7.4 (−13.7) |
10.9 (−11.7) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
33.2 (0.7) |
44.9 (7.2) |
55.6 (13.1) |
61.3 (16.3) |
58.9 (14.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
35.9 (2.2) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
11.6 (−11.3) |
34.5 (1.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −40 (−40) |
−38 (−39) |
−24 (−31) |
−3 (−19) |
17 (−8) |
32 (0) |
38 (3) |
33 (1) |
13 (−11) |
−2 (−19) |
−21 (−29) |
−32 (−36) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.54 (14) |
0.79 (20) |
0.97 (25) |
1.96 (50) |
3.17 (81) |
3.63 (92) |
2.52 (64) |
2.51 (64) |
1.78 (45) |
1.93 (49) |
0.68 (17) |
0.59 (15) |
21.07 (535) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.4 (19) |
9.4 (24) |
7.9 (20) |
6.5 (17) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
3.0 (7.6) |
6.8 (17) |
7.7 (20) |
48.8 (124) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.8 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 10.2 | 10.7 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 89.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.1 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 5.3 | 28.3 |
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People Living in Onida
How Many People Live in Onida?
The number of people living in Onida has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different U.S. Census surveys:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 319 | — | |
| 1920 | 455 | 42.6% | |
| 1930 | 636 | 39.8% | |
| 1940 | 597 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 822 | 37.7% | |
| 1960 | 843 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 785 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 851 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 761 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 740 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 658 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 666 | 1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What is the Population Like?
In 2010, Onida had 658 people living in 280 homes. About 33.9% of these homes had children under 18. Most homes (57.1%) were married couples. The average age of people in Onida was 42.7 years old. About 25.8% of the residents were under 18.
Famous People from Onida
Some well-known people have connections to Onida:
- Curt Byrum – A professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.
- Tom Byrum – Also a professional golfer and Curt's brother. He played on the PGA Tour too.
- Hubert W. Woodruff – He was born in Onida and later became a state senator and lawyer in Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Onida (Dakota del Sur) para niños
