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Bison, SD
Town in Perkins County, South Dakota.
Population
406
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
409
ZIP codes
0
Bison and its ZIP codes
Bison at a glance
- Bison is about 34 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Bison, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perkins County. PPP loans are for Bison.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,599
1,076 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.9M
FY 2026, $7,729 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bison, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
948
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
18.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bison, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Bison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bison, SD in?
- Bison is in Perkins County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Bison, SD?
- About 406 people live in Bison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bison?
- Nearby places include Prairie City (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023