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Irene, SD
City in Turner County, South Dakota.
Population
456
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,786
ZIP codes
0
Irene and its ZIP codes
Irene at a glance
- Irene is about 149 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Irene, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Turner County. PPP loans are for Irene.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,470
2,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.6M
FY 2026, $8,137 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Irene, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Irene, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Irene
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WakondaTown | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| ViborgCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Cameron ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| VolinTown | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| CentervilleCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Mission HillTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GayvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HurleyCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DavisTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Jamesville ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MecklingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| YanktonCity | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| UticaTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BeresfordCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| St. Helena, NEVillage | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| ChancellorTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Irene, SD in?
- Irene is in Turner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Irene, SD?
- About 456 people live in Irene, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Irene?
- Nearby places include Wakonda (6 mi), Viborg (7.1 mi), Cameron Colony (8.9 mi), Volin (9 mi), Centerville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023