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Anderson, SD
Census-designated place in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
219
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
287
ZIP codes
0
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is about 24 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,906
139,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.57B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
214
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 9°F
27.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| ShindlerCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.5 |
| BrandonCity | 5.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 6 mi | 83.6 |
| HarrisburgCity | 7.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Valley SpringsCity | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Larchwood, IACity | 10 mi | 1 |
| TeaCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Hills, MNCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CrooksCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Beaver Creek, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GarretsonCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| CantonCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, SD in?
- Anderson is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Anderson, SD?
- About 219 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Pine Lakes Addition (2.2 mi), Rowena (3 mi), Shindler (3.8 mi), Brandon (5.4 mi), Sioux Falls (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023