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McCook County, SD
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in McCook County, South Dakota.
Population
5,751
Land area
574sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in McCook County
McCook County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $83,852 a year, 12% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,100 (11% below South Dakota) and median rent is $945 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Salem (1,216), Canistota (711) and Montrose (483).
Local data for McCook County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McCook County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,852
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$230,100
Prices +9.0% in a year
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,611), Irish Americans (738), Norwegian Americans (495).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,838
1,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.1M
FY 2026, $7,761 per person
PPP loans
$14.3M
701 loans, 1,405 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McCook County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McCook County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
675
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 5°F
27.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McCook County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McCook County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McCook County, SD?
- Salem is the largest city or town in McCook County, with about 1,216 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McCook County?
- McCook County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57012, 57047, 57048, 57058, 57319.
- What is the population of McCook County, SD?
- About 5,751 people live in McCook County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McCook County?
- McCook County borders Minnehaha County, Lake County, Turner County, Hutchinson County, Hanson County, Miner County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023