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Arlington, SD
City in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
Population
920
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
536
ZIP codes
0
Arlington and its ZIP codes
Arlington at a glance
- Arlington is about 45 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,296 a year, 5% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,300 (44% below South Dakota) and median rent is $810 a month.
Local data for Arlington, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arlington, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,296
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$144,300
Median rent
$810/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (297), Norwegian Americans (150), Irish Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kingsbury County. PPP loans are for Arlington.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,580
1,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.3M
FY 2026, $11,233 per person
How people get to work
Arlington, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arlington, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
634
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arlington, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Arlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HetlandTown | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Spring Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| SinaiTown | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BadgerTown | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| VolgaCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake PrestonCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| OldhamCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BruceCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake PoinsettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| NundaTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Lake NordenCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| RamonaTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ErwinTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BrookingsCity | 18 mi | 14 |
| EstellineCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| De SmetCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arlington, SD in?
- Arlington is in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Arlington, SD?
- About 920 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arlington?
- Nearby places include Hetland (5.1 mi), Spring Lake Colony (9 mi), Sinai (9.3 mi), Badger (9.5 mi), Volga (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023