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Ethan, SD
Town in Davison County, South Dakota.
Population
346
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,357
ZIP codes
0
Ethan and its ZIP codes
Ethan at a glance
- Ethan is about 113 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Ethan, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davison County. PPP loans are for Ethan.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,416
12,474 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ethan, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ethan, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Ethan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DimockTown | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Rosedale ColonyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| New Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| Millbrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ParkstonCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| MilltownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak Lane ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| AlexandriaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MitchellCity | 13 mi | 11.5 |
| FultonTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount VernonCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| EmeryCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Tschetter ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ethan, SD in?
- Ethan is in Davison County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Ethan, SD?
- About 346 people live in Ethan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ethan?
- Nearby places include Dimock (4.9 mi), Rockport Colony (7.5 mi), Rosedale Colony (7.8 mi), New Elm Spring Colony (8.7 mi), Old Elm Spring Colony (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023