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Mobridge, SD
City in Walworth County, South Dakota.
Population
2,932
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,496
ZIP codes
0
Mobridge and its ZIP codes
Mobridge at a glance
- Mobridge is about 125 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $65,357, 13% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,800 (47% below South Dakota) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for Mobridge, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mobridge, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,357
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$136,800
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,470), Norwegian Americans (296), Irish Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Mobridge.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,032
2,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39M
FY 2026, $7,338 per person
How people get to work
Mobridge, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mobridge, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 6°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mobridge, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Mobridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenhamTown | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WakpalaCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SelbyCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Little EagleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| AkaskaTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| KenelCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Mound CityTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| PollockTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| McLaughlinCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| JavaTown | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| LowryTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| HerreidCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| WhitehorseCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mobridge, SD in?
- Mobridge is in Walworth County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Mobridge, SD?
- About 2,932 people live in Mobridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mobridge?
- Nearby places include Glenham (7.9 mi), Wakpala (9.6 mi), Selby (20 mi), Little Eagle (20 mi), Akaska (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023