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Alpena, SD
Town in Jerauld County, South Dakota.
Population
317
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
194
ZIP codes
0
Alpena and its ZIP codes
Alpena at a glance
- Alpena is about 16 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Alpena, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jerauld County. PPP loans are for Alpena.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,003
1,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,322
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.7M
FY 2026, $10,644 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alpena, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
501
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpena, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Alpena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VirgilTown | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| LaneTown | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| WoonsocketCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Wessington SpringsCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| HuronCity | 15 mi | 9.7 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WolseyTown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| ForestburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CavourTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| BroadlandTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| StorlaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| LetcherTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Riverside ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Pearl Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| WessingtonCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| ArtesianTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alpena, SD in?
- Alpena is in Jerauld County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Alpena, SD?
- About 317 people live in Alpena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alpena?
- Nearby places include Virgil (8.1 mi), Lane (8.2 mi), Woonsocket (10 mi), Wessington Springs (12 mi), Huron (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023