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Armour, SD
City in Douglas County, South Dakota.
Population
675
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
715
ZIP codes
0
Armour and its ZIP codes
Armour at a glance
- Armour is about 60 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,917, 9% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,500 (59% below South Dakota) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Armour, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Armour, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,917
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$105,500
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
50.2
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (234), Dutch Americans (47), Irish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Armour.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,141
1,050 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.81M
FY 2026, $10,867 per person
How people get to work
Armour, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Armour, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
512
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 10°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Armour, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Armour
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorsicaCity | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| Lakeview ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| DelmontCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Greenwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RaviniaTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake AndesCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| New HollandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Clearfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WagnerCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| GeddesCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| ParkstonCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Aurora CenterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0 |
| StickneyTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| PickstownTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| TrippCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Armour, SD in?
- Armour is in Douglas County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Armour, SD?
- About 675 people live in Armour, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Armour?
- Nearby places include Corsica (8 mi), Lakeview Colony (8.8 mi), Delmont (10 mi), Harrison (12 mi), Greenwood Colony (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023