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Colman, SD
City in Moody County, South Dakota.
Population
948
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
503
ZIP codes
0
Colman and its ZIP codes
Colman at a glance
- Colman is about 42 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 84th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $76,146, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,800 (8% below South Dakota) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Colman, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colman, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,146
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$235,800
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (330), Norwegian Americans (117), Mexican Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moody County. PPP loans are for Colman.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,560
2,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,846
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.3M
FY 2026, $9,669 per person
How people get to work
Colman, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colman, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
26.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colman, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Colman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brant LakeCity | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| WentworthVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Brant Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| EganCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| TrentTown | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| Lake MadisonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.7 |
| FlandreauCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Dell RapidsCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| ColtonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MadisonCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| NundaTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| BalticCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colman, SD in?
- Colman is in Moody County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Colman, SD?
- About 948 people live in Colman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colman?
- Nearby places include Brant Lake (7.2 mi), Wentworth (7.3 mi), Brant Lake South (7.5 mi), Chester (7.9 mi), Egan (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023