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Estelline, SD

City in Hamlin County, South Dakota.

Population

831

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

879

ZIP codes

0

Estelline and its ZIP codes

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Estelline at a glance

  • Estelline is about 73 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $78,438 a year, 4% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,200 (45% below South Dakota) and median rent is $753 a month.

Local data for Estelline, SD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Estelline, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$78,438

Poverty rate

7.6%

Median home value

$142,200

Median rent

$753/mo

Homeownership

82.2%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

34.1

Average commute

20.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (267), Norwegian Americans (190), Dutch Americans (121).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamlin County. PPP loans are for Estelline.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.2%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,566

2,703 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,519

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$39.7M

FY 2026, $6,447 per person

Hamlin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Estelline, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.0%
  • Carpooled16.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Estelline, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

586

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

61

1.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 2°F

24.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Estelline, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.0%

U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

Cities near Estelline

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Poinsett ColonyCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.3
Lake PoinsettCensus-designated place8.8 mi4.9
Claremont ColonyCensus-designated place9.7 mi0.3
BruceCity9.7 mi0.4
CastlewoodCity12 mi1.2
TorontoTown13 mi0.3
BrandtTown15 mi1.3
Lake NordenCity15 mi0.9
WhiteCity16 mi0.9
HaytiTown16 mi0.5
BadgerTown16 mi1.1
Clear LakeCity17 mi3.3
AstoriaTown18 mi0.2
VolgaCity18 mi1.1
ArlingtonCity19 mi1.7
BrookingsCity20 mi14

Frequently asked questions

What county is Estelline, SD in?
Estelline is in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Estelline, SD?
About 831 people live in Estelline, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Estelline?
Nearby places include Poinsett Colony (4.4 mi), Lake Poinsett (8.8 mi), Claremont Colony (9.7 mi), Bruce (9.7 mi), Castlewood (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023