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Hand County, SD
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Hand County, South Dakota.
Population
3,140
Land area
1,437sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Hand County
Hand County at a glance
- Hand County is 82% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,635, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,300 (38% below South Dakota) and median rent is $587 a month.
- Its largest cities are Miller (1,363), St. Lawrence (172) and Millerdale Colony (90).
Local data for Hand County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hand County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,635
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$587/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,276), Irish Americans (290), Dutch Americans (230).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,903
1,430 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.8M
FY 2026, $9,790 per person
PPP loans
$20.3M
854 loans, 2,278 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hand County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hand County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
779
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
22.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hand County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hand County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hand County, SD?
- Miller is the largest city or town in Hand County, with about 1,363 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hand County?
- Hand County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57362, 57371, 57373, 57381, 57467.
- What is the population of Hand County, SD?
- About 3,140 people live in Hand County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hand County?
- Hand County borders Beadle County, Spink County, Faulk County, Buffalo County, Jerauld County, Hyde County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023