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La Plant, SD
Census-designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota.
Population
240
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
0
La Plant and its ZIP codes
La Plant at a glance
- La Plant is about 2.1 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for La Plant, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dewey County. PPP loans are for La Plant.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
2,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,103
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $23,157 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Plant, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
748
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 9°F
17.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Plant, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
29.8%
U.S. 12.8% +17.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near La Plant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitehorseCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Swift BirdCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Green GrassCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.1 |
| Timber LakeCity | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| North Eagle ButteCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.8 |
| Eagle ButteCity | 29 mi | 1.4 |
| AkaskaTown | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Plant, SD in?
- La Plant is in Dewey County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of La Plant, SD?
- About 240 people live in La Plant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Plant?
- Nearby places include Whitehorse (15 mi), Swift Bird (16 mi), Green Grass (27 mi), Timber Lake (28 mi), North Eagle Butte (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023