Langford, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 283 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.4%
 
Males: 164  (58.1%)
Females: 119  (41.9%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 57454.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,881 (it was $28,214 in 2000)
Langford:

$73,881
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,388 (it was $19,062 in 2000)

Langford town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,932 (it was $25,200 in 2000)
Langford:

$131,932
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,181; detached houses: $132,052; mobile homes: $54,128

Median gross rent in 2022: $571.

March 2022 cost of living index in Langford: 75.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.4%

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  • Races in Langford, SD (2022)
    • 46692.1%White alone
    • 183.6%Hispanic
    • 163.2%Two or more races
    • 61.2%Other race alone

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According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Langford, South Dakota as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Langford is 212 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (30.9%), Norwegian (30.6%), German (29.2%), Scandinavian (2.8%), Polish (2.0%), Irish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1373 feet

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 1,000 people per square mile   (low).

Langford, South Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.7%
South Dakota:

1.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,714 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,008 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (100.5 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (226.4 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (569.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pierpont, SD (2.7 miles),
Claremont, SD (3.2 miles),
Andover, SD (3.7 miles),
Britton, SD (3.7 miles ),
Groton, SD (4.1 miles ),
Roslyn, SD (4.2 miles ),
Bristol, SD (4.3 miles ),
Eden, SD (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 45.60 N, Longitude: 97.83 W

Area code: 605

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $207,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $330,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $78,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $58,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $42,700
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $135,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $42,700
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $42,700
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $42,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $42,700
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $58,300
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $125,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Langford, SD residents
Average permit cost in Langford, SD
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Most common industries in Langford, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.2%)
  • Educational services (19.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.6%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Hardware, plumbing & heating equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (27.7%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.5%)
  • Social assistance (8.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
Most common occupations in Langford, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Registered nurses (6.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (14.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.5%)
  • Child care workers (8.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.5%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.4%)
  • Religious workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Langford, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Langford-area historical tornado activity is slightly below South Dakota state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.4 miles away from the Langford town center .

On 5/31/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.8 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused $750,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Langford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.7 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 629.7 miles away from Langford 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) earthquake occurred 123.2 miles away from Langford center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 74.6 miles away from Langford center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 48.5 miles away from Langford center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 203.0 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 Marshall County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Langford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Langford:

  • MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER - CAH Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BRITTON, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Langford:

  • Northern State University (about 34 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 76 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 96 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 101 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 102 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 102 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • South Dakota State University (about 103 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)

Public high school in Langford:

  • LANGFORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL - 01 (Location: 206 CHESTNUT, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Langford:

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Library in Langford:

  • LANGFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,549; Location: 306 MAIN ST; 6,749 books; 24 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Langford: Langford Fire Department (A), Langford Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Marshall 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 Langford that have no violations reported:

  • LANGFORD (Population served: 313, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

56.8%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.7%
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: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Langford (2011 data):

  • First State Bank of Claremont: Langford Office at Main Street, branch established on 1903/08/13. Info updated 2008/07/23: Bank assets: $51.0 mil, Deposits: $43.8 mil, headquarters in Groton, SD, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Langford:

Marital status in Langford, SD
  • Never married: 38.5%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

For population 25 years and over in Langford:

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Langford, SD (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,4897
Mainline Protestant1,39711
Catholic8524
Other2-
None916-
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
Marshall County:

6.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

13.92 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

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

8.8%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.7%
South Dakota:

27.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Langford:

50.4%
South Dakota:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Langford:

47.3%
State:

49.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.1
South Dakota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.7%
South Dakota:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Langford:

19.5%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Langford:

6.8
South Dakota:

6.9

Overweight people:
Langford:

45.6%
South Dakota:

34.1%

General health condition:
Langford:

52.4%
South Dakota:

58.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.9%
South Dakota:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Langford, 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
Electric Power 3$10,089$40,3560$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$3,552
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$320
Local Libraries 0$0 1$325
Totals for Government 3$10,089$40,3565$4,198

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $222,000 ($784.45)
    Regular Highways: $146,000 ($515.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $57,000 ($201.41)
    Financial Administration: $47,000 ($166.08)
    Sewerage: $39,000 ($137.81)
    Water Utilities: $36,000 ($127.21)
    Police Protection: $29,000 ($102.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($49.47)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($45.94)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($31.80)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($17.67)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($14.13)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($3.53)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $81,000 ($286.22)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $46,000 ($162.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $43,000 ($151.94)
    Other: $38,000 ($134.28)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $4,000 ($14.13)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($10.60)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $390,000 ($1378.09)
    Water Utilities: $46,000 ($162.54)
    Liquor Stores: $4,000 ($14.13)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($38.87)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($38.87)
    Sewerage: $5,000 ($17.67)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $80,000 ($282.69)
    Property: $27,000 ($95.41)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $524,000 ($1851.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Langford:

  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KBRF (1250 AM; 10 kW; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Owner: RESULT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMSD (1510 AM; 5 kW; MILBANK, SD; Owner: BIG STONE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Langford:

  • KDSD-FM (90.9 FM; PIERPONT, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLO-FM (96.9 FM; WATERTOWN, SD; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBWS-FM (102.9 FM; SISSETON, SD; Owner: PHEASANT COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KCGN-FM (101.5 FM; ORTONVILLE, MN; Owner: CGN CORPORATION)
  • KBFO (106.7 FM; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Langford:

  • KDSD-TV (Channel 16; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KABY-TV (Channel 9; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KDLO-TV (Channel 3; FLORENCE, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.7mTotal length
  • $1,954,000Total costs
  • 1,431Total average daily traffic
  • 149Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,876Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fire Hall E Main (Lat: 45.602722 Lon: -97.833722), Type: Upole, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPJX502,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.456 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2021, Expiration Date: 12/04/2031, Certifier: Raymond Carson, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golde Lantren, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7ECA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O-235-C1 (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1805G, N1805G, N-1805G, Serial Number: 559, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 07/26/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Roger A Williams, 104 Linden St, Langford, SD 57454

Most common first names in Langford, SD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1279.3 years
James670.1 years
George579.6 years
Carl577.4 years
Anna588.8 years
Ernest481.2 years
Marvin472.3 years
Henry479.0 years
Kenneth467.5 years
Ruth484.7 years
Most common last names in Langford, SD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Olson1780.4 years
Erickson1078.4 years
Johnson979.4 years
Anderson880.9 years
Hanson876.4 years
Carson877.1 years
Hoines778.5 years
Nelson778.6 years
Liknes782.4 years
Osness779.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Langford, SD
  • 70.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 9.7%Electricity
  • 3.0%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Langford, SD
  • 64.5%Electricity
  • 32.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Langford compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median house value 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 college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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