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Hyde County, SD
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Hyde County, South Dakota.
Population
1,191
Land area
861sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Hyde County
Hyde County at a glance
- Hyde County is 88% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,472, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,600 (29% below South Dakota) and median rent is $836 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Highmore (596) and Stephan (13).
Local data for Hyde County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hyde County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,472
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$181,600
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
53.7
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (610), Irish Americans (143), Norwegian Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$4.6M
235 loans, 521 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hyde County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home20.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hyde County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
530
Most often 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 Hyde County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hyde County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hyde County, SD?
- Highmore is the largest city or town in Hyde County, with about 596 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hyde County?
- Hyde County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57345, 57346, 57540.
- What is the population of Hyde County, SD?
- About 1,191 people live in Hyde County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hyde County?
- Hyde County borders Hughes County, Lyman County, Hand County, Potter County, Faulk County, Buffalo County, Sully County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023