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Emery, SD
City in Hanson County, South Dakota.
Population
539
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,180
ZIP codes
0
Emery and its ZIP codes
Emery at a glance
- Emery is about 99 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,321, 10% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,400 (41% below South Dakota) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Emery, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emery, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,321
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$152,400
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (227), Irish Americans (51), Dutch Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hanson County. PPP loans are for Emery.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,714
623 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.11M
FY 2026, $13,322 per person
How people get to work
Emery, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emery, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 8°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emery, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Emery
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BridgewaterCity | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Oak Lane ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AlexandriaCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SpencerCity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| FarmerTown | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Golden View ColonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Rosedale ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| New Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| FultonTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Millbrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| DoltonTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SalemCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| MilltownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CanistotaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emery, SD in?
- Emery is in Hanson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Emery, SD?
- About 539 people live in Emery, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emery?
- Nearby places include Bridgewater (7.1 mi), Oak Lane Colony (8.7 mi), Alexandria (8.8 mi), Spencer (8.8 mi), Farmer (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023