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Lincoln County

Population in July 2008: 3,633. Population change since 2000: +16.8%
 

Males: 1,759  (48.4%)
Females: 1,874  (51.6%)

Median resident age:  36.2 years
South Dakota median age:  35.6 years

Zip codes: 57013.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $44,974 (it was $38,654 in 2000)
Canton:  $44,974
South Dakota:  $43,424

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,855
Canton:  $21,855
South Dakota:  $22,252

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $116,137 (it was $75,100 in 2000)
Canton:  $116,137
South Dakota:  $118,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $124,801; Detached houses: $124,807; Townhouses or other attached units: $97,752; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $214,664; Mobile homes: $37,500

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Races in Canton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Canton: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (41.2%), Norwegian (32.6%), Dutch (11.2%), Irish (9.2%), English (5.7%), Swedish (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 1/11/1881

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 2.95 square miles.

Population density: 1231 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Canton

  • High school or higher: 83.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Canton city

  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 60.0%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

64 residents are foreign born (1.1% Europe, 0.9% Asia).

This city:  2.1%
South Dakota:  1.8%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Canton, South Dakota in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Canton to the number of sex offenders is 727 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Canton:  1.7% ($1,275)
South Dakota:  1.8% ($1,334)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (17.7 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (144.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (464.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Fairview, SD (2.7 miles) , Inwood, IA (2.8 miles ), Worthing, SD (3.0 miles ), Harrisburg, SD (3.2 miles ), Larchwood, IA (3.6 miles ), Hudson, SD (3.7 miles ), Alvord, IA (3.8 miles) , Lennox, SD (4.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 11 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $94,300
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $121,200
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $88,300
  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $82,600
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $115,900
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $108,800
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $114,300
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $132,700
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $115,800
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,600

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.30 N, Longitude: 96.59 W

Area code: 605

Canton household income distribution Canton home values distribution

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Canton, South Dakota business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


Population change in the 1990s: +277 (+9.8%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Metal and metal products (12%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)



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Crime in Canton by Year
Type 2003 2005 2006 2007
Murders 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0010
    per 100,000 0.00.031.40.0
Robberies 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0027
    per 100,000 0.00.062.7216.2
Burglaries 17410
    per 100,000 32.9226.3125.4308.9
Thefts 1192222
    per 100,000 32.9614.3689.9679.6
Auto thefts 0411
    per 100,000 0.0129.331.430.9
Arson 0001
    per 100,000 0.00.00.030.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 3.650.876.594.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 5 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.38
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Canton, South Dakota

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Canton-area historical tornado activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 175% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1965, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.6 miles away from the Canton city center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 44.8 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 35 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Canton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below South Dakota state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.8 miles away from Canton center
On 10/19/2005 at 02:43:46, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Canton topographic map

Birthplace of: Ernest Lawrence.


Hospital/medical center in Canton:
  • CANTON-INWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (440 N HIAWATHA DRIVE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Canton:
  • SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • SIOUX FALLS SURGICAL CENTER LLP (about 17 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA LLC (about 18 miles; SIOUX FALLS, SD)

Political contributions by individuals in Canton, SD

Airports located in Canton:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Canton:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 39 miles; VERMILLION, SD; Full-time enrollment: 6,014)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; BROOKINGS, SD; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 79 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 90 miles; MARSHALL, MN; FT enrollment: 3,405)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 109 miles; NORFOLK, NE; FT enrollment: 2,732)
Public high school in Canton:
Public elementary/middle schools in Canton:
See full list of schools located in Canton

Library in Canton:
  • CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $121,076; Location: 225 N BROADWAY; 32,327 books; 2,395 audio materials; 786 video materials; 90 serial subscriptions)

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Hotel: Gateway Motel (812 East 5th Street).

Courts: Lincoln County - Canton- Circuit Court 1st Judicial Circuit Circuit J (100 East 5th Street), Lincoln County - Circuit Judge- Circuit Court- Magistrate Court (100 East 5th Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
South Dakota:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.2%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.9%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.7%
Whole state:  13.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Canton, SD


People in group quarters in Canton
  • 67 people in nursing homes
  • 34 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 2 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere


Canton compared to South Dakota state average:

Canton, South Dakota environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Canton (2009 data):
  • First Bank & Trust, National Association: 402 East Fifth Street Branch at 402 East Fifth Street, branch established on 1899-02-04. Info updated 2008-04-10: Bank assets: $362.1 mil, Deposits: $283.5 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Fishback Financial Corporation
  • Farmers State Bank of Canton: Farmers State Bank Of Canton at 220 East Fifth Street, branch established on 1901-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $43.0 mil, Deposits: $35.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Lincoln Holding Company



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School Enrollment by Level of School


Canton travel time to work
Canton mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County South Dakota:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (86%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Canton

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchReformed Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church in America
Adherents54.0%16.7%7.6%7.5%5.5%
Congregations43.3%13.3%6.7%10.0%6.7%
NameLutheran ChurchAssociation of Free Lutheran Congregations-Number of AdherentsPresbyterian Church (USA)New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsOther religions
Adherents5.2%1.0%0.9%0.7%1.0%
Congregations3.3%340.0%3.3%3.3%-330.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$9,374$37,4961$1,694
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$1,300
Police Protection - Officers 5$14,918$35,8031$244
Police - Other 0$0 1$591
Streets and Highways 3$10,326$41,3040$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 3$1,948
Sewerage 1$3,536$42,4320$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,407$40,8840$0
Water Supply 2$7,142$42,8520$0
Local Libraries 1$2,670$32,0404$3,821
Other and Unallocable 3$5,630$22,5202$1,184
Totals for Government 19$57,003$36,00217$10,782



Canton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Air Transportation: $13,000
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $329,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $356,000
    All Other: $5,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $100,000
    Water Utilities: $90,000
    Sewerage: $36,000
  • Current Operations - Liquor Stores: $639,000
    Water Utilities: $343,000
    Sewerage: $247,000
    Police Protection: $240,000
    Regular Highways: $206,000
    Parks & Recreation: $162,000
    Libraries: $109,000
    Financial Administration: $105,000
    General - Other: $47,000
    Solid Waste Management: $38,000
    Fire Protection: $35,000
    Air Transportation: $22,000
    Health Services - Other: $11,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $11,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $51,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000
    General Support: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $370,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $853,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $820,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $340,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $33,000
    Water Utilities: $30,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $226,000
    Parks & Recreation: $81,000
    Water Utilities: $63,000
    Police Protection: $27,000
    Health - Other: $11,000
    Regular Highways: $11,000
    Libraries: $7,000
    Sewerage: $6,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,538,000
  • Revenue - Liquor Stores: $704,000
    Water Utilities: $409,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $63,000
    General Support: $18,000
  • Tax - Property: $728,000
    Total General Sales: $326,000
    Other Selective Sales: $243,000
    NEC: $116,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $780,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $19,000

14.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($101,884 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  14.87%
South Dakota average:  8.40%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Minnehaha County, SD  8.31% ($135,142 average AGI)
from Brookings County, SD  0.30% ($40,342)
from Turner County, SD  0.27% ($33,857)


11.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,456 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.20%
South Dakota average:  8.34%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Minnehaha County, SD  6.17% ($42,613 average AGI)
to Turner County, SD  0.29% ($34,657)
to Union County, SD  0.24% ($38,655)


Strongest AM radio stations in Canton:
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KWSN (1230 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, 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)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Canton:
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KYBB (102.7 FM; CANTON, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/C COMPANY)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KSOU-FM (93.9 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KRRO (103.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KIHK (106.9 FM; ROCK VALLEY, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLQL (101.1 FM; LUVERNE, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KDCR (88.5 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: DORDT COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KVHT (106.3 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: CULHANE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCFS (94.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS)
  • KCSD (90.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS)
  • KAUR (89.1 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE ASSOCIATION)
  • KRSD (88.1 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • K261CI (100.1 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Canton:
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, 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)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K56GF (Channel 56; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K25AA (Channel 25; ROCK RAPIDS, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K53EG (Channel 53; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SIOUXLAND CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)
  • KCSD-TV (Channel 23; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • K48DK (Channel 48; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: STUART E. MOEN)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Canton, South Dakota:
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
South Dakota average:
  • Fatal accident count: 61
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 91
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 24
  • Fatalities: 65
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 155
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 8

Canton fatal accident list:
Jan 29, 1978 01:57 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 5 meters (16ft)
Total costs: $309,000
Total average daily traffic: 12,322
Total average daily truck traffic: 985
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 20,264

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 108 East 7th Street, Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 34.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN273
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/16/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Gene Dejordy Esq
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f02-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Fax: (501) 905-6193, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 5
  • William J Hackett, 108 East 7th Street, Type: Pole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 34.1 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • Robert Nall, 29120 Hwy 11 (8.8 Mi. S,Sw Of Canton & 2.7 Mi. N Of Norway Center), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50.7 m, Overall height: 56.1 m
    Registrant: Heartland Tower Inc., Topeka, KS 66605, Phone: (785) 266-3999, Email:
  • Michael A Mitchell, 202 W. Industrial Road, Type: Tree, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 75.9 m
    Registrant: Wireless Network Management, Inc., 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 321, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, Phone: (605) 271-4020, Email:
  • Richard D Hofmann, Nw Of Canton, Type: Tower, Structure height: 49 m, Overall height: 49 m, , Licensee ID: L01450950
    Registrant: Sws,LLC, 120 East First Street, Kimball, SD 57355, Phone: (605) 778-6999, Email:
  • DEAN A TOFTELAND, 6 Miles South, 3 Miles East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.6 m, Overall height: 77.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00225320
    Registrant: Rr 2, Box 105, Luverne, MN 56156, Phone: (507) 283-8007, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Canton, SD)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • 6 Mi S & 3 Mi E Canton, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: KBA96
    Assigned Frequencies : 6975.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/28/1974, Expiration Date: 04/01/1983, Cancelation Date: 06/11/2000
    Registrant: Forum Communications Co, 205 North Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57102

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • 4.5 Miles Southwest Of, Overall height: 29.3 m, Call Sign: KNLN764
    Assigned Frequencies : 454.525 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/15/2005, Expiration Date: 04/14/2015, Cancelation Date: 03/09/2005
    Registrant: Fiorio Communications Consulting, 10451 Twin Rivers Road Suite 207, Columbia, MD 21044, Phone: (301) 596-1000

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2
  • Canton Municipal Airport, Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQT6
    Assigned Frequencies : 122.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/1999, Expiration Date: 08/03/2004, Cancelation Date: 10/09/2004
    Registrant: City Of Canton, Canton Municipal Airport, Canton, SD 57013
  • 1/2 Mi Ne Of Canton Sd, Type: Building, Structure height: 7 m, Call Sign: WQEG280
    Assigned Frequencies : 122.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/18/2006, Expiration Date: 01/18/2016, Certifier: Dan Amert
    Registrant: City Of Canton, 210 N Dakota, Canton, SD 57013-1834, Phone: (605) 987-2881, Fax: (605) 987-2972, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Canton)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Canton)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 17
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Canton


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