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Canistota, SD

City in McCook County, South Dakota. ZIP codes: 57012.

Population

711

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,268

ZIP codes

1

Canistota and its ZIP codes

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Canistota at a glance

  • Canistota is about 106 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $76,250, close to the South Dakota median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,000 (47% below South Dakota) and median rent is $975 a month.

Local data for Canistota, SD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Canistota, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,250

Poverty rate

14.0%

Median home value

$137,000

Median rent

$975/mo

Homeownership

83.1%

Bachelor's or higher

17.1%

Median age

36.1

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (271), Irish Americans (159), Dutch Americans (81).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCook County. PPP loans are for Canistota.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.5%

Sep 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

PPP loans

$3M

115 loans, 283 jobs reported

McCook County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled6.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home13.1%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Canistota, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

83° / 5°F

27.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Canistota, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.4%

U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts

ZIP codes in Canistota

1 in or overlapping Canistota. Population shown

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Cities near Canistota

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MonroeTown8.4 mi0.4
DoltonTown8.7 mi0.3
MontroseCity9 mi0.4
SalemCity9.8 mi1.3
Golden View ColonyCensus-designated place10 mi1
BridgewaterCity11 mi1.1
HumboldtTown12 mi0.6
MarionCity12 mi0.9
ParkerCity16 mi1.2
Orland ColonyCensus-designated place16 mi0.5
EmeryCity16 mi0.5
SpencerCity17 mi0.3
HartfordCity18 mi3.2
FreemanCity19 mi1.5
Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place21 mi1
FarmerTown22 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Canistota, SD in?
Canistota is in McCook County, South Dakota.
What ZIP codes are in Canistota, SD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Canistota include 57012.
What is the population of Canistota, SD?
About 711 people live in Canistota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Canistota?
Nearby places include Monroe (8.4 mi), Dolton (8.7 mi), Montrose (9 mi), Salem (9.8 mi), Golden View Colony (10 mi).

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

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