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Batesland, SD
Town in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
Population
89
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
Batesland and its ZIP codes
Batesland at a glance
- Batesland is about 82 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Batesland, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oglala Lakota County. PPP loans are for Batesland.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,383
3,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$264M
FY 2026, $19,302 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Batesland, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
883
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
20.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Batesland, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
34.9%
U.S. 12.8% +22.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Batesland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wounded KneeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| AllenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| PorcupineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.6 |
| MartinCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Manderson-White Horse CreekCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.7 |
| KyleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Gordon, NECity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| White Clay, NECensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| Merriman, NEVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| Clinton, NEVillage | 28 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Batesland, SD in?
- Batesland is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Batesland, SD?
- About 89 people live in Batesland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Batesland?
- Nearby places include Wounded Knee (13 mi), Allen (14 mi), Porcupine (16 mi), Martin (19 mi), Manderson-White Horse Creek (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023