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Mission, SD
City in Todd County, South Dakota.
Population
1,539
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,622
ZIP codes
0
Mission and its ZIP codes
Mission at a glance
- Mission is about 219 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,900 (74% below South Dakota) and median rent is $432 a month.
Local data for Mission, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mission, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
44.0%
Median home value
$65,900
Median rent
$432/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
24.9
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (133), French Americans (18), Irish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Todd County. PPP loans are for Mission.
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,514
2,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,540
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $15,136 per person
How people get to work
Mission, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mission, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
20.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mission, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.3%
U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
35.1%
U.S. 12.8% +22.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Mission
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AntelopeCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 2.3 |
| White HorseCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.2 |
| RosebudCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 13 |
| Soldier CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.2 |
| Two StrikeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 18.5 |
| OkreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 45 |
| WoodTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Horse CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| St. FrancisTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| White RiverCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| ParmeleeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.7 |
| Sicangu VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 10.4 |
| Crookston, NEVillage | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| Kilgore, NEVillage | 29 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mission, SD in?
- Mission is in Todd County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Mission, SD?
- About 1,539 people live in Mission, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mission?
- Nearby places include Antelope (1.5 mi), White Horse (3.4 mi), Rosebud (9.6 mi), Soldier Creek (12 mi), Two Strike (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023