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Beadle County, SD

13 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Beadle County, South Dakota.

Population

19,309

Land area

1,259sq mi

People per sq mi

15

ZIP codes

7

Cities and towns in Beadle County

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Beadle County at a glance

  • Beadle County is 28% denser than South Dakota as a whole.
  • It is the 11th most populous of 66 counties in South Dakota.
  • Households here earn a median of $67,681 a year, 10% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,100 (32% below South Dakota) and median rent is $879 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Huron (14,385), Wolsey (692) and Wessington (192).

Local data for Beadle County, SD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Beadle County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$67,681

Poverty rate

13.6%

Median home value

$175,100

Prices +4.3% in a year

Median rent

$879/mo

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

27.2%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

13.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,048), Mexican Americans (1,445), Norwegian Americans (1,305).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

1.6%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,994

8,524 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,412

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$138M

FY 2026, $7,230 per person

PPP loans

$58.4M

1,411 loans, 5,959 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$168K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Beadle County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.3%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Beadle County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

879

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

8

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 6°F

23.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Beadle County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Beadle County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Beadle County, SD?
Huron is the largest city or town in Beadle County, with about 14,385 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Beadle County?
Beadle County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57322, 57324, 57348, 57350, 57379.
What is the population of Beadle County, SD?
About 19,309 people live in Beadle County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Beadle County?
Beadle County borders Spink County, Kingsbury County, Clark County, Hand County, Sanborn County, Jerauld County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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