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Dell Rapids, SD
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
3,905
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,732
ZIP codes
0
Dell Rapids and its ZIP codes
Dell Rapids at a glance
- Dell Rapids is about 145 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $100,170 a year, 33% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $301,700 (17% above South Dakota) and median rent is $962 a month.
Local data for Dell Rapids, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dell Rapids, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,170
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$301,700
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
82.3%
Bachelor's or higher
38.9%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,289), Norwegian Americans (661), Irish Americans (399).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Dell Rapids.
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
$1.57B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
How people get to work
Dell Rapids, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dell Rapids, 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
83° / 6°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dell Rapids, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Dell Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BalticCity | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| TrentTown | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| ColtonCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CrooksCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ColmanCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| EganCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| ShermanTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Brant Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GarretsonCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Brant LakeCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Jasper, MNCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| FlandreauCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dell Rapids, SD in?
- Dell Rapids is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Dell Rapids, SD?
- About 3,905 people live in Dell Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dell Rapids?
- Nearby places include Baltic (4.4 mi), Trent (6.6 mi), Lyons (10 mi), Colton (11 mi), Renner Corner (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023