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Harding County, SD
2 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Harding County, South Dakota.
Population
1,148
Land area
2,672sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Harding County
Harding County at a glance
- Harding County is 96% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,441 a year, 7% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 (35% below South Dakota) and median rent is $521 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Buffalo (278) and Camp Crook (41).
Local data for Harding County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harding County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,441
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$521/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (288), Norwegian Americans (198), Irish Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,576
453 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.32M
FY 2026, $18,551 per person
PPP loans
$11.34M
314 loans, 942 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5,845
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Harding County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.4%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harding County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,064
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harding County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Harding County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Harding County, SD?
- Buffalo is the largest city or town in Harding County, with about 278 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Harding County?
- Harding County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57650, 57651, 57720, 57724, 57755.
- What is the population of Harding County, SD?
- About 1,148 people live in Harding County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Harding County?
- Harding County borders Butte County, Perkins County, Bowman County, ND, Fallon County, MT, Adams County, ND, Carter County, MT.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023