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Jerauld County, SD
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Jerauld County, South Dakota.
Population
1,772
Land area
526sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Jerauld County
Jerauld County at a glance
- Jerauld County is 72% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,750, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,800 (41% below South Dakota) and median rent is $632 a month.
- Its largest cities are Wessington Springs (727), Alpena (317) and Lane (28).
Local data for Jerauld County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jerauld County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,750
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$150,800
Median rent
$632/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (689), Norwegian Americans (261), Irish Americans (219).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,003
1,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,322
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.7M
FY 2026, $10,644 per person
PPP loans
$9.7M
403 loans, 1,004 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jerauld County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home19.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jerauld County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
501
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jerauld County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jerauld County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jerauld County, SD?
- Wessington Springs is the largest city or town in Jerauld County, with about 727 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jerauld County?
- Jerauld County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57312, 57358, 57382.
- What is the population of Jerauld County, SD?
- About 1,772 people live in Jerauld County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jerauld County?
- Jerauld County borders Beadle County, Brule County, Hand County, Aurora County, Sanborn County, Buffalo County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023