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Elk Point, SD
City in Union County, South Dakota.
Population
2,537
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,638
ZIP codes
0
Elk Point and its ZIP codes
Elk Point at a glance
- Elk Point is about 137 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $90,473 a year, 21% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,500 (3% below South Dakota).
Local data for Elk Point, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elk Point, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,473
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$248,500
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (799), Irish Americans (257), Norwegian Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Elk Point.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,563
9,566 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$146,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $13,086 per person
How people get to work
Elk Point, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elk Point, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
199
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elk Point, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Elk Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichlandCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Westfield, IACity | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| JeffersonCity | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Ponca, NECity | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Newcastle, NEVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Akron, IACity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| North Sioux CityCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Martinsburg, NEVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| VermillionCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Maskell, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Waterbury, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Dakota DunesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Jackson, NEVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Obert, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Chatsworth, IACity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elk Point, SD in?
- Elk Point is in Union County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Elk Point, SD?
- About 2,537 people live in Elk Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elk Point?
- Nearby places include Richland (5.9 mi), Westfield, IA (6.4 mi), Jefferson (8 mi), Ponca, NE (8.3 mi), Burbank (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023