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Forestburg, SD
Census-designated place in Sanborn County, South Dakota.
Population
113
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
213
ZIP codes
0
Forestburg and its ZIP codes
Forestburg at a glance
- Forestburg is about 18 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanborn County. PPP loans are for Forestburg.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,664
626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,718
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.9M
FY 2026, $10,268 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Forestburg, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 5°F
24.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Forestburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoonsocketCity | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| LetcherTown | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| ArtesianTown | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Upland ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| FedoraCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| LaneTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| StorlaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| AlpenaTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| RoswellCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| MitchellCity | 20 mi | 11.5 |
| CarthageCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount VernonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Pearl Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Wessington SpringsCity | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forestburg, SD in?
- Forestburg is in Sanborn County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Forestburg, SD?
- About 113 people live in Forestburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forestburg?
- Nearby places include Woonsocket (8.5 mi), Letcher (8.6 mi), Artesian (9 mi), Upland Colony (12 mi), Loomis (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023