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Mellette, SD
City in Spink County, South Dakota.
Population
199
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
776
ZIP codes
0
Mellette and its ZIP codes
Mellette at a glance
- Mellette is about 65 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Mellette, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spink County. PPP loans are for Mellette.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,374
2,371 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,787
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.2M
FY 2026, $10,254 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mellette, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
732
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 1°F
23.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mellette, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Mellette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorthvilleTown | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| MansfieldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| BrentfordTown | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| AshtonCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WarnerTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ChelseaTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| StratfordTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Hutterville ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| CondeCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| RedfieldCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| VerdonTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Camrose ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| TurtonTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| AberdeenCity | 21 mi | 16.6 |
| FrankfortCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| CresbardTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mellette, SD in?
- Mellette is in Spink County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Mellette, SD?
- About 199 people live in Mellette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mellette?
- Nearby places include Northville (4 mi), Mansfield (6.8 mi), Brentford (8.6 mi), Ashton (11 mi), Warner (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023