Harrold, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 99 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -52.6%
Males: 45  (46.2%)
Females: 54  (53.8%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57536.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,815 (it was $27,083 in 2000)
Harrold:

$59,815
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,736 (it was $14,725 in 2000)

Harrold town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $69,761 (it was $26,300 in 2000)
Harrold:

$69,761
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $102,497; detached houses: $106,684; mobile homes: $53,298

Median gross rent in 2022: $743.

March 2022 cost of living index in Harrold: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.9%

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Harrold, South Dakota as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Harrold is 30 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (27.2%), Norwegian (6.2%), English (2.5%), European (1.2%), Polish (1.2%), Scandinavian (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/12/1886

Elevation: 1796 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 372 people per square mile   (very low).

Harrold, South Dakota map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Harrold town:

1.5% ($400)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (164.3 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (294.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (635.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Blunt, SD (3.5 miles ),
Highmore, SD (3.8 miles ),
Onida, SD (4.5 miles ),
Ree Heights, SD (5.1 miles),
Agar, SD (5.2 miles),
Pierre, SD (5.6 miles ),
Lower Brule, SD (5.7 miles ),
Fort Pierre, SD (5.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.52 N, Longitude: 99.74 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $10,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +42 (+25.1%).
Most common industries in Harrold, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (17.2%)
  • Public administration (17.2%)
  • Educational services (16.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Warehousing & storage (4.6%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Public administration (20.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (8.9%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (2.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.2%)
  • Public administration (14.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Harrold, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (22.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (16.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.9%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.1%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (7.1%)

Average climate in Harrold, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Harrold-area historical tornado activity is below South Dakota state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the Harrold town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/9/1971, a category F3 tornado 31.3 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Harrold-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 200% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 537.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 26.8 miles away from the city 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 327.5 miles away from Harrold center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 128.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 197.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 306.4 miles away from Harrold 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 Hughes County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Harrold topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Harrold:

  • HIGHMORE HEALTH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HIGHMORE, SD)

Airports located in Harrold:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harrold:

  • Northern State University (about 89 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota State University (about 147 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • University of Mary (about 161 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 162 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Bismarck State College (about 168 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 175 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • University of South Dakota (about 186 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Harrold Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Krull Ranch (Tours & Charters; 31848 207th Street).

Hughes County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Harrold:

Marital status in Harrold, SD
  • Never married: 31.2%
  • Now married: 41.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 20.8%

For population 25 years and over in Harrold:

  • High school or higher: 82.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.3
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Harrold, SD (based on Hughes County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,28011
Evangelical Protestant4,54519
Catholic2,8223
Other4103
None3,965-
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
Here:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

8.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Hughes County:

10.07 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hughes County:

8.2%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.3%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.0%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

53.6%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.9%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Harrold:

28.9
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.0%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Harrold:

9.1%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Harrold:

29.5%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

58.9%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Harrold:

80.2%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Harrold, 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 0$0 1$204
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$102
Totals for Government 0$0 4$306

Harrold government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $89,000 ($898.99)
    Regular Highways: $49,000 ($494.95)
    Financial Administration: $24,000 ($242.42)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($20.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($10.10)
    Hospitals: $1,000 ($10.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($101.01)

Harrold government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $9,000 ($90.91)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $9,000 ($90.91)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($50.51)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($60.61)
  • Tax - Property: $64,000 ($646.46)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $59,000 ($595.96)
    Motor Vehicle License: $6,000 ($60.61)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($10.10)

Harrold government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $836,000 ($8444.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Harrold:

  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCCR (1240 AM; 1 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harrold:

  • KTSD-FM (91.1 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPLO-FM (94.5 FM; RELIANCE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Harrold:

  • KTSD-TV (Channel 10; PIERRE, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KPRY-TV (Channel 4; PIERRE, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.0mTotal length
  • $60,000Total costs
  • 398Total average daily traffic
  • 19Total average daily truck traffic
  • 418Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • Sd Hwy 34 & 322nd Ave. (122019) (Lat: 44.280306 Lon: -99.724028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 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:

  • 21390 322nd Avenue (122019) (Lat: 44.280306 Lon: -99.724028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN429
    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 Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • County Hwy Shed And Office (Lat: 44.524972 Lon: -99.746222), Call Sign: KHI79,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.785 MHz, 153.845 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/1997, Expiration Date: 11/05/2002, Cancellation Date: 02/09/2003, Registrant: County Of Hughes, 3200 E Hwy 34, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 224-8645

  • Lat: 44.123611 Lon: -99.672611, Call Sign: KZD968,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2021, Expiration Date: 07/29/2031, Registrant: Western Communications, Inc., 3106 Cambell St, Rapid City, SD 57701-4119, Phone: (605) 342-7885, Fax: (605) 348-6664, Email:

  • L4, North Of The Corner Of Hwy 34 And West Of 322nd Avenue, Hughes Co. (Lat: 44.281639 Lon: -99.725750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: WPUJ966,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.805 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/2011, Expiration Date: 03/19/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2022, Certifier: Robert J Fines, Registrant: Western Communications, 3106 Cambell St, Rapid City, SD 57701, Phone: (605) 224-2054, Fax: (605) 224-8603, Email:

  • North Of Hwy 34 And West Of 322nd Avenue, Hughes Co (Lat: 44.281639 Lon: -99.725750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 58 m, Call Sign: WQDA257,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.055 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2015, Expiration Date: 07/06/2025, Certifier: Michael Meyer, Registrant: Communications Center, Inc., Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 224-1676, Fax: (605) 224-1677, Email:

  • Lat: 44.555556 Lon: -99.780028, Call Sign: WQUP776,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.462 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2014, Expiration Date: 09/04/2024, Certifier: Travis Smith, Registrant: Communications Center, 1520 N. Garfield Ave., Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 224-1676, Fax: (605) 224-1677, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CROW CREEK, 21390 322nd Avenue (Lat: 44.280306 Lon: -99.724028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WRMI570,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2021, Expiration Date: 04/14/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9316U, N9316U, N-9316U, Serial Number: 15078266, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/16/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Ryan P Webb, 32050 201st St, Harrold, SD 57536, Other Owners: Jeremy J Webb

Most common first names in Harrold, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Henry677.7 years
John680.0 years
Bertha493.8 years
Albert378.7 years
George385.0 years
Herman379.0 years
Joseph377.0 years
Peter389.0 years
Richard374.7 years
Rose391.3 years
Most common last names in Harrold, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Galinat675.7 years
Gregg683.6 years
Peterson687.0 years
Mascher484.3 years
Heintz480.7 years
Ingle483.0 years
Krull481.7 years
Winckler478.2 years
Fallis367.3 years
Hobert374.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Harrold, SD
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Electricity
  • 2.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Harrold, SD
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Harrold compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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