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Bridgewater, SD
City in McCook County, South Dakota.
Population
451
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
401
ZIP codes
0
Bridgewater and its ZIP codes
Bridgewater at a glance
- Bridgewater is about 33 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Bridgewater, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCook County. PPP loans are for Bridgewater.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,838
1,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.1M
FY 2026, $7,761 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bridgewater, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
675
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 8°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bridgewater, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Bridgewater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoltonTown | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| EmeryCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Golden View ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| CanistotaCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Oak Lane ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| SalemCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| SpencerCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| FreemanCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MonroeTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MarionCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Wolf Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| FarmerTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Tschetter ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| AlexandriaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| New Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bridgewater, SD in?
- Bridgewater is in McCook County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Bridgewater, SD?
- About 451 people live in Bridgewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bridgewater?
- Nearby places include Dolton (7 mi), Emery (7.1 mi), Golden View Colony (10 mi), Canistota (11 mi), Oak Lane Colony (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023