Arlington, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 936 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.6%
 
Males: 440  (47.1%)
Females: 496  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57212.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,966 (it was $34,688 in 2000)
Arlington:

$60,966
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,385 (it was $17,858 in 2000)

Arlington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $145,437 (it was $54,800 in 2000)
Arlington:

$145,437
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,544; detached houses: $155,437; mobile homes: $76,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $831.

March 2022 cost of living index in Arlington: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.6%
(11.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Arlington, South Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Arlington 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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Latest news from Arlington, SD collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: German (47.7%), Norwegian (22.8%), Danish (3.2%), Dutch (3.2%), Belgian (2.9%), English (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1842 feet

Land area: 1.56 square miles.

Population density: 600 people per square mile   (low).

Arlington, South Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,621 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,279 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (60.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (194.7 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (508.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hetland, SD (2.2 miles),
Badger, SD (3.0 miles),
Sinai, SD (3.1 miles),
Volga, SD (3.3 miles ),
Lake Preston, SD (3.4 miles ),
Oldham, SD (3.6 miles ),
Bruce, SD (3.6 miles ),
Lake Poinsett, SD (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.36 N, Longitude: 97.13 W

Area code: 605

Distribution of median household income in Arlington, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Arlington, SD in 2022
Arlington satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $477,300
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $477,300
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $131,700
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $174,900
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $221,700
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $190,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $141,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $161,300
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $125,600
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,300
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $86,700
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Arlington, SD residents
Average permit cost in Arlington, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +76 (+8.3%).
Most common industries in Arlington, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Wood products (4.1%)
  • Truck transportation (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.1%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.2%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Wood products (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Arlington, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
  • Child care workers (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Child care workers (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Arlington, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 66.6. This is about average.

City:

66.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 22.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.99
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Arlington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 42% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.6 miles away from the Arlington city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.0 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Arlington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 147% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 104.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 113.1 miles away from Arlington center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 666.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 141.4 miles away from Arlington 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 77.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kingsbury 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: 6, 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).
Arlington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Arlington:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - ARLINGTON (120 CARE CENTER ROAD PO BOX 280)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Arlington:

  • KINGSBURY MEMORIAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LAKE PRESTON, SD)
  • KINGSBURY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LAKE PRESTON, SD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - LAKE NORDEN (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LAKE NORDEN, SD)

Airports located in Arlington:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • South Dakota State University (about 18 miles; Brookings, SD; Full-time enrollment: 10,392)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 58 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 69 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College (about 84 miles; Granite Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Northern State University (about 101 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of South Dakota (about 110 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Ridgewater College (about 115 miles; Willmar, MN; FT enrollment: 3,288)

Public high schools in Arlington:

Public elementary/middle schools in Arlington:

See full list of schools located in Arlington

Library in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Location: 306 S. MAIN STREET)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Arlington: Arlington Fire Department (A), Arlington City Hall (B), Arlington Community Library (C), Arlington Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Super 8 Arlington SD (704 S Highway 81), Ratski's Restaurant & Motel (19570 US Highway 81), Pheasant Motel (410 East Ash Street).

Birthplace of: Theodore Schultz - Nobel laureate.

Kingsbury 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 Arlington and their reported violations in the past:

KINGBROOK II RURAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 2,898, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-24-2007), St Public Notif received (NOV-06-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAY-01-2008)
SINAI (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-02-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In MAY-17-2010, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-17-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-13-2011)
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-01-2010, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (APR-12-2010)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Arlington that have no violations reported:

  • KINGBROOK I RURAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 3,958, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
  • KINGBROOK III RURAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 2,738, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ARLINGTON (Population served: 915, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
  • SPRING LAKE COLONY (Population served: 115, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.9%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
37 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
48 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Arlington (2011 data):

  • CorTrust Bank National Association: Arlington Branch at 114 S. Main, branch established on 1999/03/01. Info updated 2009/09/14: Bank assets: $666.8 mil, Deposits: $557.2 mil, headquarters in Mitchell, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Hopkins Financial Corporation
  • Citizens State Bank, of Arlington: Citizens State Bank, Of Arlington at 128 Main St, branch established on 1901/08/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $98.6 mil, Deposits: $85.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Arlington:

Marital status in Arlington, SD
  • Never married: 18.1%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 8.6%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Arlington:

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Arlington, SD (based on Kingsbury County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,48517
Catholic8573
Evangelical Protestant40310
Other1-
None402-
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: 4
Kingsbury County:

7.44 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Kingsbury County:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Kingsbury County:

5.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

11.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Kingsbury County:

26.0%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Arlington:

49.4%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.0%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Arlington:

28.8
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Arlington:

19.6%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Arlington:

15.5%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Arlington:

6.8
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Arlington:

34.1%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

52.5%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Arlington:

73.3%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Arlington, SD Residents
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 2$7,808$46,8480$0
Water Supply 1$4,325$51,9000$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,710$68,5202$3,752
Electric Power 1$7,141$85,6920$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$81
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$955
Health 0$0 11$1,871
Firefighters 0$0 3$750
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,154
Totals for Government 5$24,984$59,96225$8,562

Arlington government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $2,353,000 ($2513.89)
    Regular Highways: $102,000 ($108.97)
    Sewerage: $44,000 ($47.01)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $281,000 ($300.21)
    Water Utilities: $172,000 ($183.76)
    Regular Highways: $162,000 ($173.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $82,000 ($87.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $81,000 ($86.54)
    Financial Administration: $79,000 ($84.40)
    Police Protection: $68,000 ($72.65)
    Sewerage: $54,000 ($57.69)
    Central Staff Services: $16,000 ($17.09)
    Libraries: $15,000 ($16.03)
    Air Transportation: $12,000 ($12.82)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($4.27)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $71,000 ($75.85)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $24,000 ($25.64)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $68,000 ($72.65)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $40,000 ($42.74)
    Electric Utilities: $29,000 ($30.98)
    Regular Highways: $28,000 ($29.91)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $430,000 ($459.40)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($10.68)

Arlington government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $132,000 ($141.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $67,000 ($71.58)
    Hospital Public: $47,000 ($50.21)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $10,000 ($10.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($8.55)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $21,000 ($22.44)
    Special Assessments: $3,000 ($3.21)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($2.14)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,198,000 ($1279.91)
    Water Utilities: $200,000 ($213.68)
  • Tax - Property: $236,000 ($252.14)
    Other Selective Sales: $215,000 ($229.70)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $215,000 ($229.70)
    Other: $22,000 ($23.50)
    Motor Vehicle License: $19,000 ($20.30)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $16,000 ($17.09)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $6,000 ($6.41)
    Other License: $5,000 ($5.34)

Arlington government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,612,000 ($3858.97)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,475,000 ($3712.61)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $137,000 ($146.37)

Arlington government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,612,000 ($2790.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Arlington:

  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KJJQ (910 AM; 0 kW; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBRK (1430 AM; 1 kW; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arlington:

  • KBRK-FM (93.7 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KESD (88.3 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKQQ (102.3 FM; VOLGA, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KIXX (96.1 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KSDR-FM (92.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF BROOKINGS, INC.)
  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KKCK (99.7 FM; MARSHALL, MN; Owner: KMHL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KDBX (107.1 FM; CLEAR LAKE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K285EX (105.5 FM; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: REFUGE MEDIA GROUP)

TV broadcast stations around Arlington:

  • K38CQ (Channel 38; HURON, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KESD-TV (Channel 8; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K35GR (Channel 35; BADGER, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • K40FZ (Channel 40; BROOKINGS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)

Arlington fatal accident list:

Mar 1, 2000 10:00 AM, Us-14, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Dec 26, 1978 06:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Arlington)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Cy Hall Hwy 14 (Lat: 44.362472 Lon: -97.137833), Type: Upole, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPOY538,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz, Grant Date: 08/20/2014, Expiration Date: 09/02/2024, Certifier: G A Redman, Registrant: Apco International Inc Ls 081914 Cmp, 351 N Williamson Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-1112, Phone: (386) 944-2463, Fax: (386) 322-2502, Email:

  • 1/8 Mi E Of Hwy 81 1/2 Mi Se (Lat: 44.356917 Lon: -97.134500), Call Sign: KNBS638,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.250 MHz, Grant Date: 09/05/1996, Expiration Date: 10/20/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2002, Registrant: A Ox Welding Supply Inc, 4006 North Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, Phone: (605) 336-1125

  • Lat: 44.355306 Lon: -97.123833, Call Sign: WPLK920,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.862 MHz, 457.862 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/2023, Expiration Date: 02/20/2033, Certifier: Chad E Malone, Registrant: Two Way Solutions Inc, 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • .4 Mi S .2 Mi E Of (Lat: 44.355250 Lon: -97.123944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 70 m, Overall height: 76 m, Call Sign: WXD397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.400 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2002, Expiration Date: 12/23/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2011, Certifier: Lonna Warbutton, Registrant: Qwest Corporation, 700 W. Mineral Ave., Rm. Ia-C7.18, Littleton, CO 80120, Phone: (303) 707-8714, Fax: (303) 707-9711, Email:

  • 45474 198th St (Lat: 44.517861 Lon: -97.113167), Call Sign: WRDL990,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.895 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2019, Expiration Date: 05/31/2029, Certifier: Mark Fuhr, Registrant: M & H Communications, 604 7th Street Sw, Pipestone, MN 56164, Phone: (507) 825-5321, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Arlington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA 46-350P (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TIO-540-AE2A (350 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 393JK, N393JK, N-393JK, Serial Number: 4636571, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 12/11/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 07/09/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Brown Farm Ltd W, 702 N Industrial Ave, Arlington, SD 57212, Other Owners: Air Inc Blok
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4073V, N4073V, N-4073V, Serial Number: 18405, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 09/30/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 08/04/2003
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Dorothy A Bryant, Po Box 382, Arlington, SD 57212, Other Owners: Willian D Bryant

Most common first names in Arlington, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2380.0 years
Anna2084.3 years
Carl1480.6 years
Charles1377.8 years
George1281.4 years
Mary1177.6 years
William1074.2 years
Arthur1077.6 years
Esther984.9 years
Helen980.0 years
Most common last names in Arlington, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2884.2 years
Jensen2278.7 years
Dahl1982.5 years
Nelson1477.4 years
Christensen1385.1 years
Olson1379.1 years
Larson1380.3 years
Anderson1379.0 years
Kjellsen1173.7 years
Moe1080.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Arlington, SD
  • 76.9%Utility gas
  • 13.9%Electricity
  • 6.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Wood
  • 1.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Arlington, SD
  • 58.1%Utility gas
  • 41.9%Electricity


Arlington compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value below 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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  • Todd Huntimer (1)
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Total of 13 patent applications in 2008-2024.