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(9.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for two or more races residents)
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Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.62 |
| South Dakota average: | 2.20 |
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| Here: | 2.2% |
| South Dakota: | 2.0% |
- Health care (17.1%)
- Educational services (9.4%)
- Construction (7.7%)
- Finance & insurance (7.0%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
- Machinery (5.2%)
- Construction (14.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
- Machinery (9.8%)
- Repair & maintenance (7.8%)
- Educational services (7.2%)
- Finance & insurance (6.5%)
- Public administration (5.2%)
- Health care (33.8%)
- Educational services (12.0%)
- Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
- Finance & insurance (7.5%)
- Social assistance (4.5%)
- Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.0%)
- Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
- Other construction workers and helpers (3.8%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.5%)
- Farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
- Other construction workers and helpers (7.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (7.2%)
- Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.5%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
- Other healthcare support occupations (5.3%)
- Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Average climate in Menno, South Dakota
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Menno-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/7/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.1 miles away from the Menno city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 5/30/1998, a category F4 tornado 32.8 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Menno-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 216% 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 113.7 miles away from Menno center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.2 miles away from Menno center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 657.5 miles away from Menno center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 184.5 miles away from Menno 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 59.1 miles away from Menno center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.2 miles away from Menno center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Hutchinson County (21) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Menno:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Menno:
- University of South Dakota (about 46 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
- Southeast Technical Institute (about 47 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
- Wayne State College (about 75 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
- Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 82 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
- Northeast Community College (about 83 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
- South Dakota State University (about 85 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
- Southwest Minnesota State University (about 124 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
Public high school in Menno:
- MENNO HIGH SCHOOL - 01 (Students: 76, Location: 410 S 5TH ST, Grades: 9-12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Menno:
- MENNO ELEMENTARY - 02 (Students: 112, Location: 410 S 5TH ST, Grades: PK-5)
- MENNO MIDDLE SCHOOL - 05 (Students: 56, Location: 410 S 5TH ST, Grades: 6-8)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Menno: Menno Volunteer Fire Department (A), Menno City Hall (B), Menno Community/School Library (C), Menno Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attraction: Menno Lumber CO (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 201 South Railway Street).
Hotel: Four Seasons Machine (161 East Poplar).
Drinking water stations with addresses in Menno and their reported violations in the past:
MENNO (Population served: 608, Purch surface water):Past monitoring violations:
- Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JAN-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUL-19-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-09-2010)
Average household size:
| This city: | 2.0 people |
| South Dakota: | 2.4 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This city: | 60.7% |
| Whole state: | 64.2% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This city: | 1.8% |
| Whole state: | 6.5% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
- Gay men: 0.4% of all households
48 people in nursing homes in 2000
Banks with branches in Menno (2011 data):
- Menno State Bank: at 105 South Fifth Street, branch established on 1901/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $33.9 mil, Deposits: $29.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Menno Holding Company
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 11.0 |
| South Dakota average: | 10.5 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Menno, SD (based on Hutchinson County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 4,194 | 28 |
| Catholic | 1,254 | 3 |
| Mainline Protestant | 969 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | - |
| None | 925 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 5
| Hutchinson County: | 6.83 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Dakota: | 2.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
| Hutchinson County: | 8.19 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 6.68 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
| Hutchinson County: | 10.92 / 10,000 pop. |
| South Dakota: | 9.21 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Here: | 8.4% |
| State: | 7.7% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Hutchinson County: | 28.0% |
| South Dakota: | 27.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Hutchinson County: | 21.7% |
| South Dakota: | 14.9% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| Here: | 47.5% |
| South Dakota: | 51.4% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| Menno: | 53.8% |
| State: | 49.4% |
Average BMI:
| This city: | 29.3 |
| State: | 28.5 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Menno: | 25.0% |
| South Dakota: | 20.6% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| Menno: | 12.5% |
| South Dakota: | 9.7% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| Here: | 6.5 |
| South Dakota: | 6.9 |
Overweight people:
| Menno: | 50.0% |
| South Dakota: | 34.1% |
General health condition:
| This city: | 65.6% |
| South Dakota: | 58.1% |
Average condition of hearing:
| Menno: | 89.0% |
| South Dakota: | 78.7% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Menno, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Protection - Officers | 1 | $3,941 | $47,292 | 1 | $1,191 |
| Sewerage | 1 | $2,046 | $24,552 | 0 | $0 |
| Streets and Highways | 1 | $3,988 | $47,856 | 1 | $292 |
| Water Supply | 1 | $2,046 | $24,552 | 0 | $0 |
| Financial Administration | 1 | $4,568 | $54,816 | 0 | $0 |
| Parks and Recreation | 0 | $0 | 1 | $388 | |
| Local Libraries | 0 | $0 | 1 | $425 | |
| Health | 0 | $0 | 3 | $199 | |
| Other Government Administration | 0 | $0 | 7 | $1,225 | |
| Other and Unallocable | 0 | $0 | 1 | $62 | |
| Solid Waste Management | 0 | $0 | 1 | $73 | |
| Totals for Government | 5 | $16,589 | $39,814 | 16 | $3,856 |
Menno government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Construction - Sewerage: $290,000 ($470.78)
Regular Highways: $186,000 ($301.95)
General - Other: $20,000 ($32.47)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $8,000 ($12.99)
- Current Operations - Water Utilities: $130,000 ($211.04)
Sewerage: $120,000 ($194.81)
Regular Highways: $99,000 ($160.71)
Parks and Recreation: $83,000 ($134.74)
Police Protection: $78,000 ($126.62)
Financial Administration: $75,000 ($121.75)
Solid Waste Management: $61,000 ($99.03)
Health - Other: $22,000 ($35.71)
Central Staff Services: $19,000 ($30.84)
Housing and Community Development: $17,000 ($27.60)
Local Fire Protection: $13,000 ($21.10)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $11,000 ($17.86)
General Public Buildings: $9,000 ($14.61)
Libraries: $7,000 ($11.36)
Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($4.87)
General - Other: $3,000 ($4.87)
- Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $17,000 ($27.60)
- Total Salaries and Wages: $223,000 ($362.01)
- Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $56,000 ($90.91)
Menno government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Sewerage: $163,000 ($264.61)
Solid Waste Management: $53,000 ($86.04)
Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($11.36)
Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $3,000 ($4.87)
Other: $1,000 ($1.62)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $43,000 ($69.81)
Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($4.87)
Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($3.25)
Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.62)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $139,000 ($225.65)
- State Intergovernmental - Highways: $74,000 ($120.13)
Other: $4,000 ($6.49)
Health and Hospitals: $1,000 ($1.62)
- Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $229,000 ($371.75)
Property: $216,000 ($350.65)
Motor Vehicle License: $11,000 ($17.86)
Alcoholic Beverage License: $8,000 ($12.99)
Other: $8,000 ($12.99)
Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $4,000 ($6.49)
Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($6.49)
Other License: $1,000 ($1.62)
Menno government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,378,000 ($3860.39)
Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,401,000 ($2274.35)
Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,036,000 ($1681.82)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,000 ($95.78)
Menno government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):
- Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $457,000 ($741.88)
- Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $796,000 ($1292.21)
Strongest AM radio stations in Menno:
- WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- 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)
- KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
- KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
- KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
- KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
- KYNT (1450 AM; 1 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORP.)
- 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.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Menno:
- KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
- KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
- 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)
- KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
- K220FV (91.9 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: PRAISE NETWORK, INC)
TV broadcast stations around Menno:
- 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)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 10Number of bridges
- 591ft / 180mTotal length
- $1,501,000Total costs
- 1,150Total average daily traffic
- 84Total average daily truck traffic
- 1,504Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 21930-1939
- 11960-1969
- 11970-1979
- 31980-1989
- 12000-2009
- 22010-2019
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
7- 300 Pine St (Lat: 43.241111 Lon: -97.568111), Call Sign: KBM316,
Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, Grant Date: 06/30/2023, Expiration Date: 09/01/2033, Registrant: City Of Menno, 302 S 5th Street, Menno, SD 57045-0432, Phone: (605) 387-2427, Fax: (605) 387-2427, Email:
- City Water Tower (Lat: 43.230833 Lon: -97.574778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WPHN938,
Assigned Frequencies: 155.670 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2015, Expiration Date: 07/21/2025, Certifier: Joseph J Heirigs, Registrant: City Of Menno, 236 South 5th Street, Menno, SD 57045-0432, Phone: (605) 387-2427, Fax: (605) 387-2427, Email:
- Lat: 43.233611 Lon: -97.571111, Call Sign: WQGQ796,
Assigned Frequencies: 152.375 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2007, Expiration Date: 03/27/2017, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2017, Certifier: Dale Weiss, Registrant: Vantek Communications, Inc., 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:
- Lat: 43.239444 Lon: -97.577778, Call Sign: WQPQ605,
Assigned Frequencies: 452.862 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2022, Expiration Date: 07/20/2032, Certifier: Peggy Thranum, Registrant: City Of Menno, 236 S 5th St, Menno, SD 57045, Phone: (605) 387-2427, Email:
- 402 S Pine St (Lat: 43.237417 Lon: -97.572139), Call Sign: WQSG579,
Assigned Frequencies: 467.262 MHz, 462.337 MHz, 467.337 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 467.387 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2013, Expiration Date: 09/17/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/18/2023, Certifier: Kaleb Hight, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-0224, Fax: (952) 469-0170, Email:
- 28419 431st Ave (Lat: 43.256222 Lon: -97.578972), Call Sign: WQWQ287,
Assigned Frequencies: 468.762 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2015, Expiration Date: 10/23/2025, Certifier: Dave Huber, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:
- 402 S Pine St (Lat: 43.237500 Lon: -97.571389), Call Sign: WSAF331,
Assigned Frequencies: 462.337 MHz, 462.387 MHz, 467.337 MHz, 467.387 MHz, 462.437 MHz, 467.437 MHz, 467.262 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2024, Expiration Date: 01/11/2034, Certifier: Evan Hertz, Registrant: Advanced Wireless Communications, 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044-8353, Phone: (952) 469-5400, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1- FREMA+12_1, 43853 294th Street (Lat: 43.125333 Lon: -97.427806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WQKP205,
Assigned Frequencies: 928.031 MHz, 952.031 MHz, Grant Date: 06/07/2019, Expiration Date: 07/29/2029, Cancellation Date: 01/02/2020, Certifier: Steve Martz, Registrant: Transcanada Keystone Pipeline, LP, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4520, Fax: (248) 205-4620, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
4- Call Sign: KA0HLO, Licensee ID: L00218086, Grant Date: 04/10/1996, Expiration Date: 04/10/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2008, Registrant: Douglas C Schafer, Menno, SD 57045
- Call Sign: KJ0M, Previous Call Sign: WB0YMR, Licensee ID: L00413380, Grant Date: 11/22/2022, Expiration Date: 02/16/2033, Registrant: James W Schnaidt, Menno, SD 57045
- Call Sign: KD0BDR, Licensee ID: L00269756, Grant Date: 05/31/2017, Expiration Date: 07/11/2027, Certifier: Robert E Grossman, Registrant: Robert E Grossman, 210 S. East St., Menno, SD 57045
- Call Sign: WG7Y, Previous Call Sign: K0YOV, Licensee ID: L01219639, Grant Date: 01/07/2022, Expiration Date: 01/07/2032, Certifier: Jonathan R Davis, Registrant: Jonathan R Davis, Menno, SD 57045
FAA Registered Aircraft:
14 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Menno)| Most common first names in Menno, SD among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Martha | 16 | 84.4 years |
| Emma | 12 | 84.4 years |
| Albert | 11 | 79.9 years |
| Lydia | 11 | 84.5 years |
| Esther | 10 | 85.3 years |
| Anna | 9 | 89.4 years |
| Edwin | 9 | 79.2 years |
| Arthur | 9 | 78.6 years |
| Henry | 9 | 83.2 years |
| Richard | 9 | 78.4 years |
| Most common last names in Menno, SD among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Mettler | 27 | 80.4 years |
| Heckenlaible | 18 | 74.4 years |
| Zeeb | 17 | 77.5 years |
| Kirschenman | 16 | 84.1 years |
| Herrboldt | 13 | 85.7 years |
| Handel | 13 | 84.1 years |
| Wollman | 11 | 78.7 years |
| Aisenbrey | 10 | 75.5 years |
| Ulmer | 10 | 74.6 years |
| Bender | 10 | 78.8 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 53.6%Utility gas
- 23.0%Electricity
- 16.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 4.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 2.2%Wood
- 0.7%Other fuel
- 46.6%Electricity
- 32.8%Utility gas
- 13.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 6.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Menno 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 above state average.
- House age above state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.