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McLaughlin, SD
City in Corson County, South Dakota.
Population
683
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,690
ZIP codes
0
McLaughlin and its ZIP codes
McLaughlin at a glance
- McLaughlin is about 141 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,159, 17% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $62,400 (76% below South Dakota) and median rent is $923 a month.
Local data for McLaughlin, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McLaughlin, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,159
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$62,400
Median rent
$923/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (123), Irish Americans (33), Mexican Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Corson County. PPP loans are for McLaughlin.
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
How people get to work
McLaughlin, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McLaughlin, 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° / 4°F
20.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McLaughlin, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
21.8%
U.S. 12.1% +9.7 pts
Smoking
31.1%
U.S. 12.8% +18.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near McLaughlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little EagleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| BullheadCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Selfridge, NDCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WakpalaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| KenelCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Fort Yates, NDCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| PollockTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| MobridgeCity | 26 mi | 2 |
| McIntoshCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| Timber LakeCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McLaughlin, SD in?
- McLaughlin is in Corson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of McLaughlin, SD?
- About 683 people live in McLaughlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McLaughlin?
- Nearby places include Little Eagle (9 mi), Bullhead (13 mi), Selfridge, ND (17 mi), Wakpala (17 mi), Kenel (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023