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Baltic, SD
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
1,502
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,035
ZIP codes
0
Baltic and its ZIP codes
Baltic at a glance
- Baltic is about 170 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $107,768, 44% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,200 and median rent is $1,232 a month.
Local data for Baltic, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baltic, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,768
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$254,200
Median rent
$1,232/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (483), Norwegian Americans (263), Irish Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Baltic.
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
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
How people get to work
Baltic, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baltic, 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
83° / 6°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baltic, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Baltic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dell RapidsCity | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| CrooksCity | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ColtonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| TrentTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| GarretsonCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ShermanTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HartfordCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 14 mi | 83.6 |
| BrandonCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| Brant Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Brant LakeCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baltic, SD in?
- Baltic is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Baltic, SD?
- About 1,502 people live in Baltic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baltic?
- Nearby places include Dell Rapids (4.4 mi), Lyons (7 mi), Renner Corner (7.7 mi), Crooks (7.8 mi), Meadow View Addition (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023