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Kenel, SD
Census-designated place in Corson County, South Dakota.
Population
163
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
166
ZIP codes
0
Kenel and its ZIP codes
Kenel at a glance
- Kenel is about 14 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Corson County. PPP loans are for Kenel.
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,820
755 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.9M
FY 2026, $19,461 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Kenel, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
875
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 3°F
17.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kenel, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.2%
U.S. 33.3% +14.9 pts
Diabetes
23.6%
U.S. 12.1% +11.5 pts
Smoking
36.1%
U.S. 12.8% +23.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Kenel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PollockTown | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WakpalaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| McLaughlinCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Fort Yates, NDCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| HerreidCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Little EagleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Mound CityTown | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| MobridgeCity | 22 mi | 2 |
| GlenhamTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Strasburg, NDCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Hague, NDCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Selfridge, NDCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenel, SD in?
- Kenel is in Corson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Kenel, SD?
- About 163 people live in Kenel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenel?
- Nearby places include Pollock (8.8 mi), Wakpala (14 mi), McLaughlin (17 mi), Fort Yates, ND (18 mi), Herreid (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023