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Davison County, SD
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Davison County, South Dakota.
Population
19,952
Land area
436sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Davison County
Davison County at a glance
- Davison County is about 3.8 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 66 counties in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $66,208, 12% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,800 (20% below South Dakota) and median rent is $847 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mitchell (15,649), Mount Vernon (442) and Ethan (346).
Local data for Davison County, SD
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants75
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Davison County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,208
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$205,800
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,177), Irish Americans (1,812), Norwegian Americans (1,622).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,416
12,474 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
PPP loans
$69.82M
1,409 loans, 7,659 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$230K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Davison County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Davison County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
739
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 9°F
25.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Davison County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Davison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Davison County, SD?
- Mitchell is the largest city or town in Davison County, with about 15,649 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Davison County?
- Davison County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57301, 57334, 57363.
- What is the population of Davison County, SD?
- About 19,952 people live in Davison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Davison County?
- Davison County borders Hutchinson County, Hanson County, Douglas County, Aurora County, Sanborn County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023