Marion, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 864 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.1%
 
Males: 416  (48.2%)
Females: 448  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

55.7 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57043.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,548 (it was $36,406 in 2000)
Marion:

$60,548
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,687 (it was $16,125 in 2000)

Marion city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $172,784 (it was $43,400 in 2000)
Marion:

$172,784
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,528; detached houses: $142,574; mobile homes: $70,544

Median gross rent in 2022: $722.

March 2022 cost of living index in Marion: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.0%
(10.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Marion, SD (2022)
    • 92394.8%White alone
    • 313.2%Two or more races
    • 60.6%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 60.6%Hispanic
    • 40.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.3%Asian alone

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



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Marion, South Dakota as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marion is 852 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (61.6%), Norwegian (11.0%), Irish (10.1%), American (6.7%), Czech (4.0%), Italian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 8/2/1881

Elevation: 1440 feet

Land area: 0.87 square miles.

Population density: 995 people per square mile   (low).

Marion, South Dakota map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,609 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,405 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (27.6 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (162.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (499.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Monroe, SD (2.2 miles),
Parker, SD (2.5 miles ),
Dolton, SD (2.8 miles),
Freeman, SD (3.2 miles ),
Canistota, SD (3.5 miles ),
Hurley, SD (3.6 miles ),
Chancellor, SD (3.8 miles ),
Bridgewater, SD (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.42 N, Longitude: 97.26 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $260,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $73,600
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $106,700
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $89,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $89,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $58,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Marion, SD residents
Average permit cost in Marion, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +61 (+7.3%).
Most common industries in Marion, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.2%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Utilities (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.7%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Marion, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.6%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.1%)

Average climate in Marion, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Marion-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Marion city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 tornado 20.9 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marion-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 199% 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 120.4 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 94.2 miles away from Marion center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 166.5 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 670.4 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 65.9 miles away from Marion center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 162.8 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 Turner County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marion topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Marion:

  • TIESZEN MEMORIAL HOME (312 EAST STATE ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Marion:

  • HILLTOP HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PARKER, SD)
  • FREEMAN COMMUNITY NH (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • OAKVIEW TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CANISTOTA, SD)
  • DIAMOND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BRIDGEWATER, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marion:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 27 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 48 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • South Dakota State University (about 67 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 80 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 83 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northeast Community College (about 96 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 104 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)

Public high school in Marion:

Public elementary/middle schools in Marion:

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Points of interest:

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

Hotel: Broadway Inn (101 South Broadway Avenue).

Birthplace of: Frank Bausch - Football player.

Turner 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 Marion that have no violations reported:

  • MARION (Population served: 784, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.4%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

51 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
57 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Marion (2011 data):

  • Farmers State Bank: at 211 North Broadway, branch established on 1904/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $63.1 mil, Deposits: $54.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: First State Associates, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Marion:

Marital status in Marion, SD
  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 51.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.9%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Marion:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.3 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 - Marion
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marion, SD (based on Turner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,63820
Evangelical Protestant96812
Catholic8654
Other--
None2,876-
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: 5
Turner County:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

13.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

9.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.7%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.2%
South Dakota:

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

17.3%
South Dakota:

14.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.2%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Marion:

44.0%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Marion:

27.4
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Marion:

21.5%
South Dakota:

20.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Marion:

6.7
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Marion:

26.8%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

56.6%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Marion:

83.2%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Marion, 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
Streets and Highways 2$4,944$29,6640$0
Financial Administration 1$4,298$51,5760$0
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,190
Sewerage 0$0 2$396
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$107
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,586
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,007
Totals for Government 3$9,242$36,96815$4,286

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $207,000 ($239.58)
    Water Utilities: $120,000 ($138.89)
    Sewerage: $110,000 ($127.31)
    Solid Waste Management: $82,000 ($94.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $74,000 ($85.65)
    Financial Administration: $70,000 ($81.02)
    Police Protection: $54,000 ($62.50)
    General Public Buildings: $37,000 ($42.82)
    Housing and Community Development: $24,000 ($27.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $23,000 ($26.62)
    Central Staff Services: $15,000 ($17.36)
    Health - Other: $6,000 ($6.94)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($2.31)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($1.16)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.16)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $59,000 ($68.29)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $183,000 ($211.81)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $128,000 ($148.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $67,000 ($77.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($16.20)
    Other: $8,000 ($9.26)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000 ($1.16)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($5.79)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $144,000 ($166.67)
  • Tax - Property: $356,000 ($412.04)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $286,000 ($331.02)
    Motor Vehicle License: $14,000 ($16.20)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $8,000 ($9.26)
    Public Utility License: $5,000 ($5.79)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,467,000 ($1697.92)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,467,000 ($1697.92)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,381,000 ($1598.38)

Businesses in Marion, SD

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Marion:

  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marion:

  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KYBB (102.7 FM; CANTON, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/C COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Marion:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K56GF (Channel 56; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 24.1mTotal length
  • $1,100,000Total costs
  • 1,447Total average daily traffic
  • 33Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,403Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Marion, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 61990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Marion, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Marion)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 86 N Broadway (Lat: 43.418028 Lon: -97.261444), Call Sign: KNCZ439, Licensee ID: L00084153,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.265 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/1997, Expiration Date: 03/13/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2002, Registrant: Peter Preheim, 215 N Broadway Ave, Marion, SD 57043-0025, Phone: (605) 648-3331

  • 27283 447th Ave (Lat: 43.432778 Lon: -97.260806), Call Sign: WQII404,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.312 MHz, 463.587 MHz, 462.337 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2008, Expiration Date: 02/19/2018, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2018, Certifier: Aaron Riedell, Registrant: Sioux Falls Two-Way Radio Service Inc, 700 E 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

  • Lat: 43.488083 Lon: -97.265417, Call Sign: WQXB896,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.185 MHz, 153.462 MHz, 154.482 MHz, 158.145 MHz, 159.975 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2016, Expiration Date: 01/26/2026, Certifier: Troy Herlyn, Registrant: Gillespie, Prudhon & Associates, Inc., 16111 Se 106th Ave Suite 100, Clackamas, OR 97015, Phone: (503) 657-0424, Fax: (503) 657-0361, Email:

  • Lat: 43.432778 Lon: -97.260806, Call Sign: WRAW923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.337 MHz, 463.312 MHz, 463.587 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/2018, Expiration Date: 03/29/2028, Certifier: Loren Johnson, Registrant: Federal License Management, 175 Pine Street, Suite 104, Williamsport, PA 17701, Phone: (866) 908-2220, Fax: (570) 323-4002, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • MARION, 700 South Broadway Avenue (Lat: 43.413972 Lon: -97.258361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 48.5 m, Call Sign: WQSD975,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2013, Expiration Date: 09/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/04/2015, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 2200 N Greenville Ave., 1w, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 234-7003, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:

  • MARION, 700 South Broadway (Lat: 43.413972 Lon: -97.258361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 48.5 m, Call Sign: WQVW452,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2015, Expiration Date: 05/28/2025, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • TM Marion Water Towe, 44648-44600 277th St (Lat: 43.372444 Lon: -97.279778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 48 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WREQ256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/26/2019, Expiration Date: 11/26/2029, Certifier: Joson Dabbert, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N0UHL, Grant Date: 02/02/1993, Expiration Date: 02/02/2003, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2005, Registrant: Thomas J Ensz, 304 Center St, Marion, SD 57043

  • Call Sign: W0KXU, Licensee ID: L00081104, Grant Date: 01/05/1995, Expiration Date: 01/05/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/06/2007, Registrant: Vernon J Hofer, Rr 1 Box 169, Marion, SD 57043

  • Call Sign: KC0VYU, Licensee ID: L01120822, Grant Date: 12/09/2015, Expiration Date: 02/21/2026, Certifier: Dean F Tieszen, Registrant: Dean F Tieszen, 44633 -274th St, Marion, SD 57043-0178

  • Call Sign: KD0SXE, Licensee ID: L01730203, Grant Date: 08/23/2012, Expiration Date: 08/23/2022, Certifier: Joshua S Robinson, Registrant: Joshua S Robinson, 204 S Lincoln Ave, Marion, SD 57043



FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Marion)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Most common first names in Marion, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4083.5 years
Anna2485.4 years
Henry2280.6 years
Peter1284.6 years
George1180.2 years
Mary982.4 years
Albert987.8 years
Frank983.0 years
Helen987.0 years
Jacob883.2 years
Most common last names in Marion, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Tieszen4183.6 years
Schmidt2477.2 years
Becker2083.7 years
Waltner1485.1 years
Graber1476.0 years
Kaufman1282.5 years
Thomas1188.3 years
Schrag1173.5 years
Hofer1177.8 years
Deckert1181.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marion, SD
  • 55.9%Utility gas
  • 27.4%Electricity
  • 13.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marion, SD
  • 64.5%Electricity
  • 24.7%Utility gas
  • 5.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.4%Other fuel


Marion 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.
  • 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 6 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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