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Faulkton, SD
City in Faulk County, South Dakota.
Population
670
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
661
ZIP codes
0
Faulkton and its ZIP codes
Faulkton at a glance
- Faulkton is about 55 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,750 a year, 15% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,600 (61% below South Dakota) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Faulkton, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Faulkton, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,750
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$99,600
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (343), Irish Americans (62), Russian Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faulk County. PPP loans are for Faulkton.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,410
668 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,022
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.4M
FY 2026, $18,551 per person
How people get to work
Faulkton, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Faulkton, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
22.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Faulkton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Faulkton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen ColonyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| OrientTown | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Brentwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Thunderbird ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CresbardTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Blumengard ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RockhamTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| SenecaTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| OnakaTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ChelseaTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Pembrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| TolstoyTown | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| NorthvilleTown | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| IpswichCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Faulkton, SD in?
- Faulkton is in Faulk County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Faulkton, SD?
- About 670 people live in Faulkton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Faulkton?
- Nearby places include Evergreen Colony (7.1 mi), Orient (9.7 mi), Brentwood Colony (11 mi), Thunderbird Colony (13 mi), Cresbard (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023