Kadoka, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 546 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.7%
 
Males: 213  (39.1%)
Females: 333  (60.9%)
Median resident age:

46.2 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57543.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,138 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Kadoka:

$33,138
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,795 (it was $13,758 in 2000)

Kadoka city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-744,115,413 (it was $32,200 in 2000)
Kadoka $-744,115,413
SD $245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $115,574; detached houses: $99,713; mobile homes: $118,201

Median gross rent in 2022: $468.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kadoka: -20653.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.4%
(12.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.0% for American Indian residents, 35.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Kadoka, SD (2022)
    • 29365.1%White alone
    • 9922.0%American Indian alone
    • 245.3%Hispanic
    • 194.2%Two or more races
    • 92.0%Asian alone

Races in Kadoka detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Crime rates in Kadoka by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(305.8)
1
(151.1)
3
(434.8)
0
(0.0)
3
(429.2)
5
(704.2)
1
(139.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(281.3)
2
(280.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(159.2)
13
(1,988)
8
(1,208)
5
(724.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(286.1)
2
(281.7)
1
(139.3)
3
(419.0)
1
(140.6)
1
(140.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(458.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(289.9)
2
(287.8)
1
(143.1)
1
(140.8)
4
(557.1)
2
(279.3)
2
(281.3)
1
(140.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(159.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(144.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(143.1)
2
(281.7)
0
(0.0)
4
(558.7)
1
(140.6)
3
(420.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index23.9218.7114.8160.911.5123.0188.759.985.288.6105.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Kadoka, SD

Crime rate in Kadoka detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
South Dakota average:

2.20
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Ancestries: German (34.9%), Norwegian (10.9%), English (9.5%), Dutch (2.2%), Irish (1.5%), American (1.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2458 feet

Land area: 2.31 square miles.

Population density: 236 people per square mile   (very low).

Kadoka, South Dakota map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,876 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $875 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rapid City, SD (87.0 miles , pop. 59,607).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (323.9 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (714.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Belvidere, SD (3.5 miles),
Philip, SD (4.0 miles ),
Wanblee, SD (4.4 miles ),
Cottonwood, SD (4.6 miles),
Midland, SD (4.9 miles),
Corn Creek, SD (4.9 miles),
Interior, SD (5.0 miles),
Norris, SD (5.4 miles)

Latitude: 43.84 N, Longitude: 101.51 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $211,600
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Kadoka, SD residents
Average permit cost in Kadoka, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Kadoka, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.0%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.4%)
  • Public administration (11.7%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (10.5%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Kadoka, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Financial managers (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
  • Cashiers (9.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)

Average climate in Kadoka, 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 NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.2. This is better than average.

City:

56.2
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.243. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.243
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0442. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0442
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 36.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 3.59. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.59
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Kadoka-area historical tornado activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 37.0 miles away from the Kadoka city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1964, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.4 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kadoka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 293% 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 455.9 miles away from Kadoka center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 227.7 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 107.8 miles away from Kadoka center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB) earthquake occurred 221.1 miles away from Kadoka center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 223.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 611.6 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Winter Storms: 8, Storms: 6, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kadoka topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Kadoka:

  • KADOKA NURSING HOME (103 MAPLE STREET PO BOX 310)

Airports located in Kadoka:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kadoka:

  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 86 miles; Rapid City, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,102)
  • Chadron State College (about 103 miles; Chadron, NE; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • Black Hills State University (about 126 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Northern State University (about 187 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of Mary (about 204 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 210 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 238 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)

Public high school in Kadoka:

  • KADOKA AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 01 (Location: 800 BAYBERRY ST, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Kadoka:

See full list of schools located in Kadoka

Library in Kadoka:

  • JACKSON COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $95,764; Location: MAIN ST; 18,995 books; 699 audio materials; 955 video materials; 18 state licensed databases; 64 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Kadoka: Kadoka Volunteer Fire Department (A), Jackson County Library (B), Jackson County Courthouse (C), Kadoka Volunteer Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Badlands Petrified Gardens (Tours & Charters; Exit 152 Off I 90).

Hotels: Triple E Motel (301 Sd Highway 248), Wagon Wheel Motel (525 2 Avenue), Best Value Dakota Inn (Bv) (PO Box 543), Leewood Motel (420 Sd Highway 248), Sundowner Motor Inn (510 Sd Highway 73), Ponderosa Motel & RV Park (515 Sd Highway 248), Silver Court (509 Maple Street), Super 8 Kadoka SD (I 90 Exit 150), West Motel (500 Sd Highway 248).

Court: Jackson County - Court Services (700 Main Street).

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

KADOKA (Population served: 654, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In JUN-20-2005, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-20-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-02-2006)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.2%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
23 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
23 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Kadoka (2011 data):

  • BankWest, Inc.: Kadoka Branch at 310 Main Street, branch established on 1907/03/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $739.9 mil, Deposits: $615.4 mil, headquarters in Pierre, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: South Dakota Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Kadoka:

Marital status in Kadoka, SD
  • Never married: 31.3%
  • Now married: 27.9%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 18.8%
  • Divorced: 20.5%

For population 25 years and over in Kadoka:

  • High school or higher: 89.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kadoka, SD (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,0905
Mainline Protestant3833
Evangelical Protestant2132
Other66-
None1,279-
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: 2
Here:

7.20 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

21.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Jackson County:

14.41 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

10.9%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Jackson County:

32.4%
State:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jackson County:

17.0%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.2%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.9%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.8
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.4%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Kadoka:

18.2%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Kadoka:

6.8
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

41.0%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

55.1%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.6%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kadoka, 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
Other and Unallocable 2$5,022$30,1324$186
Financial Administration 1$3,107$37,2840$0
Water Supply 1$3,448$41,3760$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,211$38,5320$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,698$44,3760$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,476$41,7120$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$801
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$610
Totals for Government 7$21,961$37,64712$1,597

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $461,000 ($844.32)
    Regular Highways: $243,000 ($445.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $216,000 ($395.60)
    Water Utilities: $172,000 ($315.02)
    Financial Administration: $95,000 ($173.99)
    Police Protection: $66,000 ($120.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $51,000 ($93.41)
    Sewerage: $45,000 ($82.42)
    Central Staff Services: $25,000 ($45.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($43.96)
    Air Transportation: $3,000 ($5.49)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($5.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $314,000 ($575.09)

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

  • Charges - Other: $463,000 ($847.99)
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($102.56)
    Sewerage: $40,000 ($73.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($9.16)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($54.95)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $52,000 ($95.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($16.48)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($3.66)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $173,000 ($316.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($20.15)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.83)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $278,000 ($509.16)
    Property: $239,000 ($437.73)
    Motor Vehicle License: $17,000 ($31.14)
    Other License: $3,000 ($5.49)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $2,000 ($3.66)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,803,000 ($3302.20)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kadoka:

  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKLS (920 AM; 10 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVSH (940 AM; 5 kW; VALENTINE, NE; Owner: HEART CITY RADIO COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMM (1150 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: KIMM RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KWYR (1260 AM; 5 kW; WINNER, SD; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO CORP.)
  • KOTA (1380 AM; 5 kW; RAPID CITY, SD; Owner: DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES)

TV broadcast stations around Kadoka:

  • KZSD-TV (Channel 8; MARTIN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

Kadoka fatal accident list:

Oct 8, 2019 07:21 PM, Sr-248, Lat: 43.840328, Lon: -101.506761, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 18, 1995 01:18 PM, 73, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.6mTotal length
  • $100,000Total costs
  • 21,226Total average daily traffic
  • 5,225Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Kadoka, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 81960-1969
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Kadoka, SD

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Kadoka)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • State Hwy Shop 1 Mi S I90 & Sd 73 Jct (Lat: 43.834722 Lon: -101.507639), Call Sign: KYQ94, Licensee ID: L00002012,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.835 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2012, Expiration Date: 04/01/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/26/2012, Registrant: Bit/State Radio Communications Engineering, 1302 E. Hwy 14 Suite 8, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone: (605) 773-4635, Fax: (605) 773-7979, Email:

  • City Hall (Lat: 43.881111 Lon: -100.739583), Call Sign: WRU785, Licensee ID: L00341932,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.5000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2004, Expiration Date: 12/14/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/14/2015, Registrant: City Of Kadoka, City Hall, Kadoka, SD 57543, Phone: (605) 837-2229

  • Water Tower (Lat: 43.833889 Lon: -101.512361), Call Sign: KNBN882, Licensee ID: L00085568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.740 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2001, Expiration Date: 09/27/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2011, Registrant: County Of Jackson, Sheriffs Office, Kadoka, SD 57543-0127, Phone: (605) 837-2285

  • 1st Bldg N Of Water Tower On Main St (Lat: 43.833889 Lon: -101.512361), Call Sign: KRR956, Licensee ID: L00085568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1000 MHz, 39.1600 MHz, 39.1800 MHz, 39.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/2002, Expiration Date: 05/13/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2012, Registrant: County Of Jackson, Sheriffs Office, Kadoka, SD 57543-0127, Phone: (605) 837-2285


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • WANBLEE, 22505 Highway 44 (Lat: 43.540972 Lon: -101.597611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.6 m, Call Sign: WQQT352,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2013, Expiration Date: 02/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2014, Certifier: Michael P Goggin, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:

  • WANBLEE, 22505 Highway 44 (Lat: 43.540972 Lon: -101.597611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.6 m, Call Sign: WQRN913,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2013, Expiration Date: 06/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • 3.0 Miles Ne Of (Lat: 43.863861 Lon: -101.481528), Overall height: 88.7 m, Call Sign: KNLR609,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.637 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/1996, Expiration Date: 05/09/2006, Cancellation Date: 07/03/1997, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Jackson, & Dickens, 2120 L Street Nw, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KF0KZU, Licensee ID: L02457480, Grant Date: 12/08/2022, Expiration Date: 12/08/2032, Certifier: Tanner A Stadum, Registrant: Tanner A Stadum, 331 E Cherry Ave, Kadoka, SD 57543


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1826G, N1826G, N-1826G, Serial Number: 102, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 02/29/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 03/23/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Mark D Selting, Po Box 427, Kadoka, SD 57543
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3949S, N3949S, N-3949S, Serial Number: 17251149, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 01/15/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 04/15/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Sauntee C Coller, Po Box 425, Kadoka, SD 57543, Other Owners: Heidi E Coller
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210K (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5783J, N5783J, N-5783J, Serial Number: 21059483, Year manufactured: 1971, Certificate Issue Date: 06/22/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Mark D Selting, Po Box 427, Kadoka, SD 57543
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 602C, N602C, N-602C, Serial Number: 108-3602, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 11/25/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 12/15/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Vernon Vandermay, Po Box 17, Kadoka, SD 57543

Most common first names in Kadoka, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George777.3 years
William778.1 years
Harold681.3 years
John679.3 years
James677.7 years
Mary582.4 years
Marie586.0 years
Anna583.2 years
Frances582.6 years
Ruth582.0 years
Most common last names in Kadoka, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith776.4 years
Uhlir675.5 years
Olson677.7 years
Peterson571.8 years
Stout575.0 years
Gropper580.6 years
Allen480.0 years
Williams478.0 years
Parke482.3 years
Brown479.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kadoka, SD
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.3%Electricity
  • 2.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kadoka, SD
  • 88.5%Electricity
  • 11.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Kadoka compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Kadoka on our top lists:

  • #46 on the list of "Top 100 high-educated but low-earning cities"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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