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Hanson County, SD
8 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Hanson County, South Dakota.
Population
3,472
Land area
435sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Hanson County
Hanson County at a glance
- Hanson County is 33% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,071 a year, 8% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,200 (26% below South Dakota) and median rent is $782 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Alexandria (692), Emery (539) and Fulton (84).
Local data for Hanson County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanson County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,071
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$191,200
Prices +19.4% in a year
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
89.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,599), Irish Americans (269), Norwegian Americans (186).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,714
623 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.1M
FY 2026, $13,322 per person
PPP loans
$10.6M
516 loans, 892 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hanson County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanson County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
547
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanson County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hanson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hanson County, SD?
- Alexandria is the largest city or town in Hanson County, with about 692 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hanson County?
- Hanson County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57311, 57332, 57340, 57374.
- What is the population of Hanson County, SD?
- About 3,472 people live in Hanson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hanson County?
- Hanson County borders Davison County, Hutchinson County, McCook County, Sanborn County, Miner County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023