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Philip, South Dakota
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Haakon County Courthouse in Philip, August 2017
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| Motto(s):
"Where The Sun Kisses The Earth"
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Location in Haakon County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Haakon |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,195 ft (669 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 759 |
| • Density | 1,277.78/sq mi (493.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57567
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-49300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267530 |
Philip is a small city in South Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Haakon County. In 2020, about 759 people lived there.
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History of Philip
Philip was founded in 1907. This happened when a railway company, the Chicago and North Western Railway, built its tracks to this spot. The town officially became a city in 1908.
In 1914, Philip was chosen to be the county seat for the new Haakon County. The city was named after a man called James "Scotty" Philip. He was a famous rancher. The local high school even honors him by having a Scotch terrier as their mascot, which they call "Scottie."
What Philip Does for Work
The main way people in Philip make a living is through agriculture. This means farming and ranching. Many businesses in Philip support these activities.
- There are places to store grain.
- You can find a livestock auction, where farm animals are bought and sold.
- There's a clinic for animals, called a veterinary clinic.
- Many other businesses provide things and services needed by farms and ranches nearby.
Philip is also home to a company called Scotchman Industries. They make machines that help shape and work with metal. The local hospital and school are also big employers in the community, providing many jobs.
Where Philip Is Located
Philip is a city that covers about 0.60 square miles (1.54 square kilometers) of land. It is located right next to the Bad River. This river eventually flows into the much larger Missouri River near a place called Fort Pierre.
Philip's Weather
Philip has a type of weather called a cool semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, and winters are cold. Even in winter, warm winds called chinook winds can sometimes make temperatures rise above 50°F (10°C).
Spring brings warmer weather and more thunderstorms, making it the wettest time of year. Summers can be very hot and dry. For example, the temperature once reached 116°F (47°C) on July 15, 2006.
| Climate data for Philip Airport (2,206 feet or 672 metres above sea level) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
76 (24) |
88 (31) |
96 (36) |
105 (41) |
112 (44) |
116 (47) |
113 (45) |
108 (42) |
97 (36) |
84 (29) |
72 (22) |
116 (47) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 59.0 (15.0) |
62.9 (17.2) |
74.8 (23.8) |
84.8 (29.3) |
90.7 (32.6) |
99.8 (37.7) |
104.0 (40.0) |
103.6 (39.8) |
99.3 (37.4) |
86.7 (30.4) |
72.8 (22.7) |
59.0 (15.0) |
106.0 (41.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.1 (1.2) |
37.8 (3.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
59.2 (15.1) |
70.0 (21.1) |
81.0 (27.2) |
89.5 (31.9) |
88.5 (31.4) |
79.0 (26.1) |
62.9 (17.2) |
48.1 (8.9) |
36.3 (2.4) |
61.3 (16.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.1 (−5.5) |
25.2 (−3.8) |
35.5 (1.9) |
45.6 (7.6) |
56.6 (13.7) |
67.4 (19.7) |
75.0 (23.9) |
73.2 (22.9) |
63.3 (17.4) |
48.3 (9.1) |
34.9 (1.6) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
47.6 (8.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 10.2 (−12.1) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
32.0 (0.0) |
43.3 (6.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
60.4 (15.8) |
58.0 (14.4) |
47.6 (8.7) |
33.8 (1.0) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
12.2 (−11.0) |
34.0 (1.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −14.9 (−26.1) |
−10.3 (−23.5) |
−0.7 (−18.2) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
40.8 (4.9) |
49.1 (9.5) |
45.8 (7.7) |
33.2 (0.7) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
2.0 (−16.7) |
−12.1 (−24.5) |
−21.6 (−29.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−33 (−36) |
−29 (−34) |
2 (−17) |
15 (−9) |
32 (0) |
37 (3) |
36 (2) |
20 (−7) |
−7 (−22) |
−25 (−32) |
−30 (−34) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.43 (11) |
0.47 (12) |
0.89 (23) |
1.71 (43) |
2.96 (75) |
2.90 (74) |
1.83 (46) |
1.48 (38) |
1.23 (31) |
1.45 (37) |
0.49 (12) |
0.44 (11) |
16.28 (414) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.3 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 10.6 | 11.4 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 84.6 |
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Population of Philip
Here's how the population of Philip has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 578 | — | |
| 1920 | 647 | 11.9% | |
| 1930 | 786 | 21.5% | |
| 1940 | 833 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 810 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,114 | 37.5% | |
| 1970 | 983 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,088 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,077 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 885 | −17.8% | |
| 2010 | 779 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 759 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Philip's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 779 people living in Philip. These people lived in 375 homes. About 20% of these homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Philip was 51.5 years old. More than a quarter of the population was 65 years or older.
Famous People from Philip
- Patrick Henry Brady – He received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions in the Vietnam War.
- Lincoln McIlravy – He won a bronze medal in wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Philip (Dakota del Sur) para niños
