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Jackson County, SD
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Jackson County, South Dakota.
Population
2,802
Land area
1,864sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 87% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,417, 53% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,300 (54% below South Dakota) and median rent is $442 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wanblee (534), Kadoka (372) and Belvidere (114).
Local data for Jackson County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,417
Poverty rate
42.4%
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$442/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (403), Irish Americans (250), French Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,358
691 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,054
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.28M
FY 2026, $14,356 per person
PPP loans
$6.34M
381 loans, 669 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,707
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.4%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
928
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
91° / 14°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
28.5%
U.S. 12.8% +15.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, SD?
- Wanblee is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 534 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57543, 57547, 57560, 57577, 57750.
- What is the population of Jackson County, SD?
- About 2,802 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Pennington County, Oglala Lakota County, Todd County, Bennett County, Mellette County, Haakon County, Jones County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023