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Hosmer, SD
City in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
Population
289
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
292
ZIP codes
0
Hosmer and its ZIP codes
Hosmer at a glance
- Hosmer is about 24 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Hosmer, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edmunds County. PPP loans are for Hosmer.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,300
1,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$35.5M
FY 2026, $8,915 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hosmer, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 3°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hosmer, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Hosmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HillsviewTown | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| RoscoeCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BowdleCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| EurekaCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| JavaTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Plainview ColonyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Long LakeTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| IpswichCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| ArtasTown | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| TolstoyTown | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| OnakaTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Pembrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| SelbyCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| LeolaCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| HovenTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Deerfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hosmer, SD in?
- Hosmer is in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Hosmer, SD?
- About 289 people live in Hosmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hosmer?
- Nearby places include Hillsview (7 mi), Roscoe (11 mi), Bowdle (13 mi), Eureka (15 mi), Java (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023