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Colton, SD
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
736
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,050
ZIP codes
0
Colton and its ZIP codes
Colton at a glance
- Colton is about 88 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,750 a year, 12% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,900 (25% below South Dakota) and median rent is $736 a month.
Local data for Colton, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colton, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,750
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$192,900
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Norwegian Americans (149), Dutch Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Colton.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,906
139,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
How people get to work
Colton, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colton, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
214
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Colton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Brant Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| BalticCity | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Brant LakeCity | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Rustic Acres ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| CrooksCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Dell RapidsCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| HartfordCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| HumboldtTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake MadisonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| Orland ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| MontroseCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| ColmanCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| WentworthVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colton, SD in?
- Colton is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Colton, SD?
- About 736 people live in Colton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colton?
- Nearby places include Lyons (5.3 mi), Chester (7.8 mi), Brant Lake South (9 mi), Baltic (9.7 mi), Brant Lake (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023