Fulton, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 85 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.2%
 
Males: 49  (58.0%)
Females: 36  (42.0%)
Median resident age:

37.2 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57340

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,218 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Fulton:

$56,218
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,597 (it was $13,062 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $106,036 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Fulton:

$106,036
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,402; detached houses: $169,929
March 2022 cost of living index in Fulton: 73.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.0%

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    • 22.5%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (56.5%), American (8.7%), Austrian (8.7%), Irish (8.7%), Norwegian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1328 feet

Land area: 0.85 square miles.

Population density: 99 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.9% ($375)
South Dakota:

1.8% ($1,334)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (56.2 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (194.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (530.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alexandria, SD (2.3 miles ),
Farmer, SD (2.6 miles),
Mitchell, SD (3.2 miles ),
Spencer, SD (3.4 miles),
Emery, SD (3.6 miles ),
Loomis, SD (3.9 miles),
Ethan, SD (3.9 miles ),
Canova, SD (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 43.73 N, Longitude: 97.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Fulton, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fulton, SD in 2022

Fulton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+22.9%).

Average climate in Fulton, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Fulton-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.3 miles away from the Fulton town center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

On 6/7/1993, a category F4 tornado 29.1 miles away from the town center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fulton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 194% 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 85.8 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 638.9 miles away from Fulton center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 160.3 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 32.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 401.9 miles away from Fulton 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 Hanson County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 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).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Fulton:

  • MITCHELL CMTY DIALYSIS OF DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE HOME HLTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • WILGE MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • MITCHELL RETIREMENT NRSG CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)
  • METHODIST HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MITCHELL, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fulton:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 54 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • South Dakota State University (about 66 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • University of South Dakota (about 80 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 111 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 114 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 115 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Northeast Community College (about 119 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)

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

2.4 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.4%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Fulton (2011 data):

  • Fulton State Bank: at 221 North Main Avenue, branch established on 1924/08/25. Info updated 2010/06/02: Bank assets: $53.8 mil, Deposits: $47.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Fulton:

Marital status in Fulton, SD
  • Never married: 49.9%
  • Now married: 26.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Fulton:

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.4 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

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fulton, SD (based on Hanson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,1844
Evangelical Protestant6686
Mainline Protestant1622
None1,317-
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: 1
This county:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
This county:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

6.8%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
South Dakota:

27.7%
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 Government Administration 0$0 2$210
Financial Administration 0$0 2$555
Totals for Government 0$0 4$764

Fulton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $10,000 ($117.65)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($117.65)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($70.59)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($47.06)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($35.29)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($58.82)

Fulton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000 ($223.53)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $8,000 ($94.12)
    General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($94.12)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($11.76)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($11.76)
  • Tax - Motor Vehicle License: $11,000 ($129.41)
    Property: $7,000 ($82.35)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($11.76)

Fulton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $193,000 ($2270.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fulton:

  • KORN (1490 AM; 1 kW; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOKK (1210 AM; 5 kW; HURON, SD; Owner: DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • 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.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fulton:

  • K220HB (91.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KQRN (107.3 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPN.)
  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KMIT (105.9 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • K258AG (99.5 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KUQL (98.3 FM; WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K204DW (88.7 FM; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fulton:

  • K09UN (Channel 9; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: SD BD.OF DIRECTORS EDUC'L.TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K07QL (Channel 7; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.2mTotal length
  • $234,000Total costs
  • 14,497Total average daily traffic
  • 2,862Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 41966 255th St (Lat: 43.687944 Lon: -97.813139), Call Sign: WQSS820,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.680 MHz, 159.555 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2013, Expiration Date: 11/08/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2024, Certifier: Donald Jager, Registrant: Vantek Communications, 221 S Jessica Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, Phone: (605) 332-4144, Fax: (605) 331-6943, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SDHS0003, W 2nd St (Lat: 43.724444 Lon: -97.821778), Type: Silo, Structure height: 38 m, Overall height: 39 m, Call Sign: WREL692,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+13 more), Grant Date: 10/29/2019, Expiration Date: 10/29/2029, Certifier: Thomas Heier, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: WA0CFC, Licensee ID: L01316332, Grant Date: 08/23/2017, Expiration Date: 11/18/2027, Certifier: Donald W O Neill, Registrant: Donald W O Neill, Fulton, SD 57340

  • Call Sign: KD0HBO, Licensee ID: L01477369, Grant Date: 03/24/2009, Expiration Date: 03/24/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2021, Certifier: Jessica A Reed, Registrant: Jessica A Reed, 41965 Sd Hwy 38, Fulton, SD 57340

  • Call Sign: KD0HBP, Licensee ID: L01477370, Grant Date: 03/24/2009, Expiration Date: 03/24/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/25/2021, Certifier: Jonathan R Reed, Registrant: Jonathan R Reed, 41965 Sd Hwy 38, Fulton, SD 57340


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT F21B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4418U, N4418U, N-4418U, Serial Number: F-1518, Certificate Issue Date: 10/06/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Brent A Hohman, Po Box 47, Fulton, SD 57340
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/10/1975, Exported to: Canada
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 759MQ, N759MQ, N-759MQ, Serial Number: 18266106, Year manufactured: 1977, Certificate Issue Date: 01/17/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Don Blumenberg, Po Box 17, Fulton, SD 57340
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-135 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8847C, N8847C, N-8847C, Serial Number: 22-1459, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 11/12/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 06/02/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Donald D Blumenberg, 25357 419th Ave, Fulton, SD 57340
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 96841, N96841, N-96841, Serial Number: 9136, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/24/1946, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Brent A Hohman, Po Box 47, Fulton, SD 57340
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/17/1955

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fulton, SD
  • 62.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.8%Electricity
  • 15.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fulton, SD
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Fulton compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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