Plankinton, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 772 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +28.5%
Males: 361  (46.8%)
Females: 411  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57368.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,548 (it was $32,019 in 2000)
Plankinton:

$76,548
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,350 (it was $15,611 in 2000)

Plankinton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $106,706 (it was $40,300 in 2000)
Plankinton:

$106,706
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $147,688; detached houses: $150,732; mobile homes: $129,184

Median gross rent in 2022: $875.

March 2022 cost of living index in Plankinton: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.8%
(1.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 15.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Plankinton, SD (2022)
    • 50982.2%White alone
    • 9715.7%Hispanic
    • 71.1%Two or more races
    • 30.5%American Indian alone
    • 30.5%Asian alone

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



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Plankinton, South Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Plankinton is 99 to 1.


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Ancestries: Norwegian (24.0%), German (17.9%), American (8.8%), English (6.8%), Irish (5.1%), Czech (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 8/26/1887

Elevation: 1525 feet

Land area: 0.65 square miles.

Population density: 1,183 people per square mile   (low).

Plankinton, South Dakota map

69 residents are foreign born (10.7% Latin America).

This city:

11.1%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,354 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,577 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (88.6 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (211.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (563.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Stickney, SD (3.0 miles ),
Mount Vernon, SD (3.3 miles ),
White Lake, SD (3.4 miles ),
Aurora Center, SD (3.5 miles),
Storla, SD (3.7 miles),
Loomis, SD (4.4 miles),
Harrison, SD (4.4 miles),
Corsica, SD (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 43.71 N, Longitude: 98.48 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $191,700
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $89,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $89,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $100,100
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $46,500
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Plankinton, SD residents
Average permit cost in Plankinton, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.4%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Plankinton, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Public administration (13.6%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.9%)
  • Public administration (15.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.9%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Public administration (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Plankinton, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Electricians (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
  • Child care workers (5.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)

Average climate in Plankinton, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Plankinton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Dakota state average. It is 31% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the Plankinton city center .

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.2 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Plankinton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 210% 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 606.5 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 57.6 miles away from Plankinton center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.7 miles away from the city 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 5.5 miles away from Plankinton center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 180.8 miles away from Plankinton 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 369.4 miles away from the city 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 Aurora County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 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).
Plankinton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Plankinton:

  • AURORA-BRULE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WHITE LAKE, SD)
  • STORLA SUNSET HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LETCHER, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Plankinton:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 86 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • South Dakota State University (about 95 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • University of South Dakota (about 102 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Northern State University (about 121 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • Wayne State College (about 127 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northeast Community College (about 128 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 138 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)

Public high schools in Plankinton:

  • PLANKINTON HIGH SCHOOL - 01 (Students: 71, Location: 404 E DAVENPORT, Grades: 9-12)
  • AURORA PLAINS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL - 05 (Location: 1400 E 10TH ST, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Plankinton:

See full list of schools located in Plankinton

Library in Plankinton:

  • PLANKINTON CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,966; Location: 404 E DAVENPORT; 6,794 books; 152 audio materials; 427 video materials; 24 state licensed databases; 19 other licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Plankinton: Plankinton Volunteer Fire Department (A), Plankinton City Hall (B), Aurora County Courthouse (C), Plankinton Ambulance (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Super 8 Motel (801 South Main Street), Super 8 Plankinton SD (RR 3 PO Box 1C).

Court: Circuit Court Chambers (401 North Main Street).

Aurora 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 Plankinton and their reported violations in the past:

PLANKINTON (Population served: 707, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt - In JUL-02-2010, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-07-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-10-2010)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-07-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-10-2010)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-07-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-10-2010)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.0%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Plankinton (2011 data):

  • Farmers and Merchants State Bank: Farmers And Merchants State Bank at 101 South Main Street, branch established on 1910/04/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $84.6 mil, Deposits: $68.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Page Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Plankinton:

Marital status in Plankinton, SD
  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

For population 25 years and over in Plankinton:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
South Dakota average:

10.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Plankinton, SD (based on Aurora County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,2273
Mainline Protestant1,0597
Evangelical Protestant3892
Other1-
None34-
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: 3
Aurora County:

10.54 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

21.07 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Aurora County:

26.4%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.5%
State:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Plankinton:

40.2%
South Dakota:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Plankinton:

28.7
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.8%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Plankinton:

11.6%
South Dakota:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Plankinton:

6.8
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

34.1%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

50.2%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

73.7%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Plankinton, 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$6,785$40,7100$0
Electric Power 1$5,585$67,0200$0
Sewerage 1$4,397$52,7640$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$624
Local Libraries 0$0 1$234
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$451
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$866
Totals for Government 4$16,766$50,2989$2,175

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $62,000 ($80.31)
    Electric Utilities: $47,000 ($60.88)
    Regular Highways: $34,000 ($44.04)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $9,000 ($11.66)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($2.59)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $39,000 ($50.52)
    Financial Administration: $25,000 ($32.38)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($16.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($12.95)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($6.48)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($50.52)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $28,000 ($36.27)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($18.13)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($7.77)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($14.25)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $18,000 ($23.32)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $64,000 ($82.90)
    Highways: $49,000 ($63.47)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $37,000 ($47.93)
    General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($7.77)
    Rents: $3,000 ($3.89)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($2.59)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.30)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,058,000 ($1370.47)
    Water Utilities: $263,000 ($340.67)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($2.59)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $253,000 ($327.72)
    Property: $179,000 ($231.87)
    Public Utilities Sales: $63,000 ($81.61)
    Motor Vehicle License: $14,000 ($18.13)
    Other Selective Sales: $8,000 ($10.36)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $7,000 ($9.07)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $5,000 ($6.48)
    Other License: $2,000 ($2.59)

Plankinton government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,234,000 ($1598.45)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,170,000 ($1515.54)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($82.90)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $1,960,000 ($2538.86)
    End of Fiscal Year: $1,853,000 ($2400.26)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,203,000 ($1558.29)

Strongest AM radio stations in Plankinton:

  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KORN (1490 AM; 1 kW; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGFX (1060 AM; 10 kW; PIERRE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Plankinton:

  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KMIT (105.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KZNC (99.1 FM; HURON, SD; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF HURON, INC.)
  • KQRN (107.3 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • K258AG (99.5 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)

Plankinton fatal accident list:

Jun 1, 1996 05:05 PM, 258, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.6mTotal length
  • $470,000Total costs
  • 33,346Total average daily traffic
  • 7,191Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Plankinton, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Plankinton, SD

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Plankinton)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 4 1/2 Mi N & 1 1/2 Mi E Of I90 & Hwy 281 (Lat: 43.759167 Lon: -98.412500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 293.5 m, Overall height: 331.9 m, Call Sign: WQKA499,
    Assigned Frequencies: 450.021 MHz, 455.021 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: Tim J Grivna, Registrant: Munn-Reese, Inc., 385 Airport Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036, Phone: (517) 278-7339


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Court House Basement (Lat: 43.717778 Lon: -98.482583), Call Sign: KAA828, Licensee ID: L00070083,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1000 MHz, 39.1600 MHz, 39.1800 MHz, 39.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2003, Expiration Date: 03/01/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2013, Registrant: County Of Aurora, Aurora County Courthouse, Plankinton, SD 57368

  • 10 Mi N 1 Mi W .25 Mi N (Lat: 43.865833 Lon: -98.508139), Call Sign: KZT623,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.535 MHz, Grant Date: 03/15/2001, Expiration Date: 01/14/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/19/2011, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 24817 393rd Ave (Lat: 43.789611 Lon: -98.345556), Call Sign: WQST846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.715 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2013, Expiration Date: 11/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2024, Certifier: Michael T Johnson, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:

  • 24749 378th. Ave. (Lat: 43.800611 Lon: -98.622556), Call Sign: WQSW853,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.250 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/2013, Expiration Date: 12/02/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2024, Certifier: Kevin Reed, Registrant: Sioux Falls Two Way Radio Svc. Inc., 700 E. 3rd. St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 334-9816, Fax: (605) 334-1554, Email:

  • 24892 387th Ave (Lat: 43.785611 Lon: -98.463444), Call Sign: WQXA819,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.900 MHz, Grant Date: 01/15/2016, Expiration Date: 01/15/2026, Certifier: Joe Hoffman, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 996-1200, Fax: (605) 996-6206, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • STATION, Plankinton Substn 1 Mi S & 2 Mi W Of (Lat: 43.701917 Lon: -98.526472), Overall height: 16.8 m, Call Sign: WNEG801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.600 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2000, Expiration Date: 01/18/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2006, Phone: (605) 256-4536

  • PLANKINTON, 4 1/2 Mi N & 1 1/2 Mi E Of I90 & Hwy 281 (Lat: 43.759167 Lon: -98.412500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 293.5 m, Overall height: 331.9 m, Call Sign: WPNM413,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7025.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/1998, Expiration Date: 04/01/2022, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street ,N.W, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 457-7040, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • PLANKINTONSU, 384th Ave (Lat: 43.701944 Lon: -98.526472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRXW724, Licensee ID: L00008030,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2023, Expiration Date: 07/06/2033, Certifier: Russ Claussen, Registrant: East River Electric Power Cooperative, Po Box 227 - 211 South Harth Avenue, Madison, SD 57042-0227, Phone: (605) 256-8237, Fax: (605) 256-8057, Email:

  • PLANKINTON, 5 Miles Se Of (Lat: 43.644417 Lon: -98.441472), Overall height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WHT255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.90 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 6375.20 MHz, 6375.20 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/1990, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 06/18/1999, Registrant: U S West Communications Inc, 700 West Mineral Ave Rm Co G1.24, Littleton, CO 80120


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: WB0EKL, Grant Date: 02/09/1988, Expiration Date: 02/09/1998, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2000, Registrant: Jesse S Johnson, Rr 1 Box 20, Plankinton, SD 57368

  • Call Sign: KD0ZXJ, Licensee ID: L01855297, Grant Date: 04/04/2014, Expiration Date: 04/04/2024, Certifier: Robert E Lacey, Registrant: Robert E Lacey, Plankinton, SD 57368

  • Call Sign: KE0RST, Licensee ID: L02186317, Grant Date: 05/15/2018, Expiration Date: 05/15/2028, Certifier: Gary A Syme, Registrant: Gary A Syme, 306 E 5th St, Plankinton, SD 57368


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2246C, N2246C, N-2246C, Serial Number: 8098, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 12/06/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 04/22/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Robert E Lacey, Po Box 430, Plankinton, SD 57368

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fire incidents - 28 took place in 2002, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Plankinton, SD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (60.2%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (16.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Plankinton, SD
    • 10660.2%Outside Fires
    • 2916.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2313.1%Structure Fires
    • 1810.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Plankinton, SD
Most common first names in Plankinton, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2276.6 years
James1063.5 years
Ruth878.5 years
Leo769.0 years
Robert771.7 years
William776.7 years
Clarence673.0 years
Donald671.5 years
George580.2 years
Agnes579.2 years
Most common last names in Plankinton, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1181.5 years
Larson1081.8 years
Johnson884.4 years
Grambihler782.9 years
Hawkins779.6 years
Krell676.5 years
Hoefert576.8 years
Kinyon581.4 years
Guindon580.8 years
Koch571.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Plankinton, SD
  • 69.2%Electricity
  • 15.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.0%Wood
  • 3.0%No fuel used
  • 1.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Plankinton, SD
  • 79.0%Electricity
  • 21.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Plankinton 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 above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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