| Hosmer, South Dakota | |
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| — City — | |
| Location in Edmunds County and the state of South Dakota | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Edmunds |
| Founded | 1887[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 208/sq mi (80/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 57448 |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-30140[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1255678[3] |
Hosmer is a city in Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 208 at the 2010 census.
Hosmer was founded by Russian citizens of German descent. They settled shortly after the townsite of Hosmer was platted by a surveyor for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad. The official date of platting was April 29, 1887. Hosmer is well known for its Germans from Russia peoples. Hosmer has traditionally been a farming community.
The name for the town of Hosmer came from a railroad agent's wife's maiden name, Stella A. Hosmer.[1]
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Hosmer is located at .[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 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.
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 287 people, 115 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 288.2 people per square mile (110.8/km2). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 162.7 per square mile (62.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.35% Asian, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.
There were 115 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 37.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $15,781 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,952. None of the families and 8.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 19.0% of those over 64.
Hosmer Main Street is home of the Hosmer Clinic, Hosmer City Hall, the Veterinary Clinic, the City Liquor Store, a US Post Office, the Dakota Café, the Hosmer Noodle Factory, L and M Wrecking, Jan Anderson’s Shop, Ron’s Machine, Treichel Insurance, the Hosmer Civic Center, the VFW, Martha’s Store, Isaac’s Building, Farmers State Bank, the DC Station, Malsam Carpentry, and the Catholic Church.
The mayor of Hosmer is currently Mike Schwingler. The Finance Officer is currently Ron Imberri. City maintenance is currently headed by Pete Eisenbeisz.
There is one café and two bars in Hosmer where one can find something to eat, all of which are located on Main Street. The Dakota Café is owned by the city, but is rented to individuals for management. Although the Dakota Café has gone through quite a few managers throughout its history, it has continually maintained a place for locals and passers-by to congregate and enjoy a good menu for breakfast, dinners, and suppers. The Hosmer City Liquor Store serves on and off sale liquor as well as appetizers and menu items. The liquor store is owned and operated by the city of Hosmer. Steak frys, featuring Heier's steaks and from-scratch homemade noodle salad, are held most every Monday night throughout the winter months, and are open to all. The City Liquor Store is also known for their excellent Bloody Marys. The VFW serves on and off-sale liquor as well as appetizers, and also holds displays of local heroes and Hosmer history alike.
Several food items are sold throughout the state of South Dakota that are derivative of the Hosmer people’s heritage. Three main staples of Hosmer’s Germans from Russia heritage are Kuchen, German Style Noodles, and German Style Sausage. Kuchen, pronounced coo-gan, is made locally by Judy Weishaar, proprietor of Judy’s Salon, and sold at Heier’s Grocery in Hosmer. The Kuchen made in Hosmer is most similar to the description of Käsekuchen. German Style Noodles are made at the Hosmer Noodle Factory, located on Main Street Hosmer, and have been enjoyed from as far away as South America in a Sunday Soup made there. German Style Sausage is made at Heier’s Meat Market, operated by Heier brothers, and sold throughout the state. Even though many Hosmer locals make their own sausages and take pride in it, Heier’s sausage is still revered by most.
Hosmer was home to the Hosmer Tigers until the end of the 1990-1991 school year, when they combined with the Roscoe Hornets of Roscoe, South Dakota, to make Edmunds Central, home of the Raiders. The Hosmer school was then used for some of the Edmunds Central elementary classes. The school in Hosmer is now closed. Due to the states open enrollment policy, parents may choose to send their children where they wish, although most primary and secondary students living in the Hosmer school district have continued attending Edmunds Central in Roscoe. Go Raiders and HEC Mustangs!
Hosmer can be considered a farming community, and as the case for most farming communities, they have seen a decline in population. As farms grow larger, populations of farming communities grow smaller. The decline in population is hard on all of Hosmer's businesses. Hosmer’s largest single employer, the Hosmer Nursing Home, has endured years of tough times. The Hosmer Nursing Home suffers from a low resident attendance and a low employee salary, even though it offers a better than quality treatment of its residents. The outstanding care of the residents can be attributed to the dedication and hard work of the employees, as well as to the individual attention given in mind to all resident well being.
[2] Hosmer SD, Centennial Book, 1887–1987
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