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Harrold, SD
Town in Hughes County, South Dakota.
Population
72
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
175
ZIP codes
0
Harrold and its ZIP codes
Harrold at a glance
- Harrold is about 15 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Harrold, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hughes County. PPP loans are for Harrold.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,159
10,733 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$377M
FY 2026, $21,241 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Harrold, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 3°F
18.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrold, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Harrold
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BluntCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HighmoreCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| OnidaCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| StephanCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Ree HeightsTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| AgarTown | 27 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrold, SD in?
- Harrold is in Hughes County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Harrold, SD?
- About 72 people live in Harrold, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrold?
- Nearby places include Blunt (12 mi), Highmore (15 mi), Onida (21 mi), Stephan (24 mi), Ree Heights (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023