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Florence, SD
Town in Codington County, South Dakota.
Population
317
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
457
ZIP codes
0
Florence and its ZIP codes
Florence at a glance
- Florence is about 38 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Florence, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Codington County. PPP loans are for Florence.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,666
17,187 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$203M
FY 2026, $7,170 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Florence, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
682
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
243
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 2°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Florence, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Florence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallaceTown | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| HenryTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Garden CityTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WatertownCity | 14 mi | 18.4 |
| BradleyTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Hillcrest ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Silver Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WaubayCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| South ShoreTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| OrtleyTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| HazelTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| NaplesTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| WebsterCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| CrockerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| SummitTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Florence, SD in?
- Florence is in Codington County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Florence, SD?
- About 317 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Florence?
- Nearby places include Wallace (7.6 mi), Henry (14 mi), Garden City (14 mi), Watertown (14 mi), Bradley (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023