Alexandria, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 651 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +15.6%
 
Males: 322  (49.5%)
Females: 329  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

34.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57311.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,100 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Alexandria:

$90,100
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,827 (it was $16,120 in 2000)

Alexandria city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $169,882 (it was $44,100 in 2000)
Alexandria:

$169,882
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $166,896; detached houses: $167,416

Median gross rent in 2022: $716.

March 2022 cost of living index in Alexandria: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.3%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Alexandria, South Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alexandria is 345 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (51.4%), American (29.7%), Luxembourger (1.6%), Norwegian (1.6%), Irish (1.3%), English (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/13/1885

Elevation: 1350 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 1,205 people per square mile   (low).

Alexandria, South Dakota map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,889 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,118 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (53.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (188.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (527.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fulton, SD (2.3 miles),
Farmer, SD (2.6 miles),
Emery, SD (3.0 miles ),
Spencer, SD (3.3 miles),
Ethan, SD (3.6 miles ),
Mitchell, SD (3.6 miles ),
Milltown, SD (4.0 miles),
Bridgewater, SD (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.65 N, Longitude: 97.78 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Alexandria, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Alexandria, SD in 2022
Alexandria satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +46 (+8.9%).
Most common industries in Alexandria, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.4%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Chemicals (4.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.1%)
  • Chemicals (8.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.0%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.4%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Social assistance (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Alexandria, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
  • Food processing workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.0%)
  • Food processing workers (4.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)

Average climate in Alexandria, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Alexandria-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the Alexandria city center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

On 6/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.3 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Alexandria-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 197% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 89.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 641.8 miles away from Alexandria center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 163.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 35.8 miles away from Alexandria center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 403.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hanson County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alexandria topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alexandria:

  • MITCHELL CMTY DIALYSIS OF DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE HOME HLTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • WILGE MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • MITCHELL RETIREMENT NRSG CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • METHODIST HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexandria:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 51 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • South Dakota State University (about 68 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • University of South Dakota (about 75 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 106 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 109 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Northeast Community College (about 113 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 115 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)

Public high school in Alexandria:

Public elementary/middle schools in Alexandria:

See full list of schools located in Alexandria

Library in Alexandria:

  • ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,387; Location: 421 MAIN ST; 10,763 books; 95 audio materials; 543 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 10 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Churches - St. Martin's Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alexandria: Alexandria Fire Department and First Responders (A), Alexandria City Hall (B), Alexandria Public Library (C), Hanson County Courthouse (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Marys Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hanson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alexandria and their reported violations in the past:

ALEXANDRIA (Population served: 615, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2010, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-04-2010)
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.6%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Alexandria (2011 data):

  • Security State Bank: at 450 Main St, branch established on 1946/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $71.2 mil, Deposits: $60.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Alexandria:

Marital status in Alexandria, SD
  • Never married: 34.9%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 4.0%

For population 25 years and over in Alexandria:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
South Dakota average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Alexandria
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alexandria, SD (based on Hanson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,1844
Evangelical Protestant6686
Mainline Protestant1622
None1,317-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Hanson County:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Hanson County:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.8%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Hanson County:

28.2%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,750$21,0000$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,477$53,7242$2,925
Totals for Government 2$6,227$37,3622$2,925

Alexandria government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $30,000 ($46.08)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $107,000 ($164.36)
    Water Utilities: $86,000 ($132.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $77,000 ($118.28)
    Central Staff Services: $63,000 ($96.77)
    Financial Administration: $32,000 ($49.16)
    Sewerage: $32,000 ($49.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($29.19)
    Local Fire Protection: $13,000 ($19.97)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($19.97)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($1.54)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($10.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $68,000 ($104.45)

Alexandria government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $79,000 ($121.35)
    Sewerage: $57,000 ($87.56)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($1.54)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($4.61)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($1.54)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $17,000 ($26.11)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($4.61)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.54)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $129,000 ($198.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($23.04)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($4.61)
  • Tax - Property: $182,000 ($279.57)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $137,000 ($210.45)
    Other License: $4,000 ($6.14)

Alexandria government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $104,000 ($159.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $103,000 ($158.22)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($1.54)

Alexandria government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $12,000 ($18.43)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $788,000 ($1210.45)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,000 ($3.07)

Businesses in Alexandria, SD

  • La-Z-Boy: 1
  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Alexandria:

  • KORN (1490 AM; 1 kW; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alexandria:

  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • K220HB (91.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KQRN (107.3 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KMIT (105.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • K258AG (99.5 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Alexandria:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K09UN (Channel 9; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SD BD.OF DIRECTORS EDUC'L.TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.0mTotal length
  • $48,000Total costs
  • 40,169Total average daily traffic
  • 8,669Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Alexandria, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 81960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Alexandria, SD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 25636 421st Ave (108173) (Lat: 43.680333 Lon: -97.787583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.6 m, Overall height: 58.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN298
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • 25636 421st Ave (108173) (Lat: 43.680333 Lon: -97.787583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.6 m, Overall height: 58.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN273
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • James E McDonald, 25551 421st Avenue (196487439 Sd09_alexandria) (Lat: 43.680333 Lon: -97.787583), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • James E McDonald, 25551 421st Avenue (196487439 Sd09_alexandria) (Lat: 43.680333 Lon: -97.787583), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • Michael P Goggin, 25551 421st Avenue (196487439 Sd09_alexandria) (Lat: 43.680333 Lon: -97.787583), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055

  • Michael P Goggin, 25551 421st Avenue (196487439 Sd09_alexandria) (Lat: 43.680333 Lon: -97.787583), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 4 Mi E .5 Mi S (Lat: 43.674972 Lon: -97.874528), Call Sign: KNGM248,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.175 MHz, Grant Date: 04/03/2013, Expiration Date: 05/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Certifier: Wayne J Waldner, Registrant: Federal License Management, 175 Pine St, Suite 104, Williamsport, PA 17701-6549, Phone: (866) 908-2220, Fax: (570) 323-4002, Email:

  • ALEXANDRIA BOOSTER, Alexandria Booster - 0.46 Mi E Of Broad St Off 257th St (Lat: 43.658111 Lon: -97.767722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQAB242,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz, Grant Date: 03/11/2014, Expiration Date: 04/26/2024, Certifier: Daniel Schroeder, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:

  • Lat: 43.626389 Lon: -97.871639, Call Sign: WQSA879,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.287 MHz, 469.287 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2023, Expiration Date: 08/23/2033, Certifier: Donny Wipf, Registrant: Two Way Solutions, Inc., 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

  • Lat: 43.777639 Lon: -97.769222, Call Sign: WQTB959,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.250 MHz, Grant Date: 12/28/2023, Expiration Date: 12/31/2033, Certifier: David Moe, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • 42424 252 Nd St (Lat: 43.731111 Lon: -97.710694), Call Sign: WQTK921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.505 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2014, Expiration Date: 02/25/2024, Certifier: Paul Steilen, Registrant: Vantek, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • 26072 423rd Ave (Lat: 43.605278 Lon: -97.746944), Call Sign: WQXA816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.462 MHz, Grant Date: 01/15/2016, Expiration Date: 01/15/2026, Certifier: Lee Schroeder, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • ALEXANDRIA, 25636 42nd Ave (Lat: 43.680333 Lon: -97.787583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.6 m, Overall height: 58.5 m, Call Sign: WQSK254,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/17/2013, Expiration Date: 10/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/26/2015, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N. Greenville Ave #1w, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:

  • Private Tower #973, 245th St (Lat: 43.831444 Lon: -97.771806), Type: Building, Structure height: 27 m, Overall height: 28 m, Call Sign: WREL693,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/29/2019, Expiration Date: 10/29/2029, Certifier: Thomas M Heier, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alexandria)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: MATTHEWS D M / MATTHEWS M E KITFOX II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 911KF, N911KF, N-911KF, Serial Number: 324, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 05/18/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Paul D Iburg, 25098 421st Ave, Alexandria, SD 57311

Most common first names in Alexandria, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1081.9 years
George975.0 years
John879.1 years
Leo777.6 years
Edward778.0 years
James679.8 years
Joseph677.7 years
Frank683.0 years
Lawrence676.0 years
Marie677.0 years
Most common last names in Alexandria, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Kayser1178.7 years
Smith971.6 years
Jarding879.1 years
Plagmann786.9 years
Steilen677.3 years
Gust665.2 years
Letcher685.0 years
Cummings588.2 years
Marquardt459.3 years
Wagner479.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alexandria, SD
  • 58.7%Utility gas
  • 28.9%Electricity
  • 8.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alexandria, SD
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 33.3%Utility gas


Alexandria compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.