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Elkton, SD
City in Brookings County, South Dakota.
Population
977
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
654
ZIP codes
0
Elkton and its ZIP codes
Elkton at a glance
- Elkton is about 55 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 82nd among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $69,688, 7% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,100 (28% below South Dakota) and median rent is $1,061 a month.
Local data for Elkton, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkton, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,688
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$1,061/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (256), Guatemalan Americans (203), Norwegian Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brookings County. PPP loans are for Elkton.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
19,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
How people get to work
Elkton, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkton, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
28.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Elkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Newdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| WardTown | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Rolland ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake Benton, MNCity | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
| BushnellTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| AuroraTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Norfeld ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| FlandreauCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| BrookingsCity | 16 mi | 14 |
| WhiteCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Holland, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Tyler, MNCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| Arco, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Pipestone, MNCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| EganCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkton, SD in?
- Elkton is in Brookings County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Elkton, SD?
- About 977 people live in Elkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkton?
- Nearby places include Newdale Colony (4.2 mi), Ward (5.9 mi), Rolland Colony (9.2 mi), Lake Benton, MN (9.5 mi), Bushnell (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023