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De Smet, SD
City in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
Population
943
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
814
ZIP codes
0
De Smet and its ZIP codes
De Smet at a glance
- De Smet is about 68 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $67,321 a year, 10% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,200 (36% below South Dakota) and median rent is $708 a month.
Local data for De Smet, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
De Smet, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,321
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$165,200
Median rent
$708/mo
Homeownership
85.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
11.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (416), Norwegian Americans (172), Irish Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kingsbury County. PPP loans are for De Smet.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,580
1,767 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.3M
FY 2026, $11,233 per person
How people get to work
De Smet, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
De Smet, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
634
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
25.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Smet, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near De Smet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake PrestonCity | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ErwinTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BancroftTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Collins ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Cloverleaf ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BryantCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| IroquoisCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| HetlandTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| OldhamCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| CarthageCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Willow LakeCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BadgerTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Pearl Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| ArlingtonCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Mayfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Smet, SD in?
- De Smet is in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of De Smet, SD?
- About 943 people live in De Smet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Smet?
- Nearby places include Lake Preston (8.9 mi), Erwin (8.9 mi), Bancroft (12 mi), Collins Colony (13 mi), Cloverleaf Colony (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023