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Britton, SD
City in Marshall County, South Dakota.
Population
988
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,358
ZIP codes
0
Britton and its ZIP codes
Britton at a glance
- Britton is about 113 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $62,898, 16% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,200 (57% below South Dakota) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Britton, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Britton, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,898
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$110,200
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
10.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (571), Norwegian Americans (239), Irish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Britton.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,196
1,675 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56M
FY 2026, $13,014 per person
How people get to work
Britton, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 10.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Britton, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 0°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Britton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Britton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KidderCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Sunset ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Westwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1 |
| Newport ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Havana, NDCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LangfordTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ClaremontTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake CityTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Clear LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| HeclaCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| EdenTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| PierpontTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Rutland, NDCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Cogswell, NDCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Forman, NDCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| VeblenCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Britton, SD in?
- Britton is in Marshall County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Britton, SD?
- About 988 people live in Britton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Britton?
- Nearby places include Kidder (6.4 mi), Sunset Colony (6.5 mi), Westwood Colony (7 mi), Newport Colony (12 mi), Havana, ND (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023