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Highmore, SD
City in Hyde County, South Dakota.
Population
596
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
316
ZIP codes
0
Highmore and its ZIP codes
Highmore at a glance
- Highmore is about 26 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $103,017 a year, 37% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,800 (41% below South Dakota) and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for Highmore, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highmore, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,017
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$151,800
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
9.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (322), Norwegian Americans (99), Irish Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hyde County. PPP loans are for Highmore.
Unemployment rate
1.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,388
546 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.9M
FY 2026, $22,069 per person
How people get to work
Highmore, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 9.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highmore, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
22.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highmore, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Highmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ree HeightsTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HarroldTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Millerdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| StephanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| MillerCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| St. LawrenceTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| BluntCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highmore, SD in?
- Highmore is in Hyde County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Highmore, SD?
- About 596 people live in Highmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highmore?
- Nearby places include Ree Heights (12 mi), Harrold (15 mi), Millerdale Colony (18 mi), Stephan (19 mi), Miller (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023