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Burke, SD
City in Gregory County, South Dakota.
Population
708
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,266
ZIP codes
0
Burke and its ZIP codes
Burke at a glance
- Burke is about 106 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,500 a year, 30% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (42% below South Dakota) and median rent is $525 a month.
Local data for Burke, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burke, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,500
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$525/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
11.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (282), Irish Americans (116), Swedish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gregory County. PPP loans are for Burke.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,781
1,573 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,902
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.5M
FY 2026, $8,126 per person
How people get to work
Burke, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 11.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burke, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
706
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 10°F
26.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burke, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Burke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HerrickTown | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| GregoryCity | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| DallasTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| St. CharlesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Naper, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| BonesteelCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Platte ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| ColomeCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| FairfaxTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Burton, NEVillage | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Bijou HillsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.3 |
| PlatteCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| Anoka, NEVillage | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| OlaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4 |
| Butte, NEVillage | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burke, SD in?
- Burke is in Gregory County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Burke, SD?
- About 708 people live in Burke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burke?
- Nearby places include Herrick (7.1 mi), Gregory (7.5 mi), Dallas (12 mi), St. Charles (12 mi), Naper, NE (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023