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Moody County, SD
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Moody County, South Dakota.
Population
6,397
Land area
519sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Moody County
Moody County at a glance
- The median household income is $78,427, 4% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,500 (12% below South Dakota) and median rent is $758 a month.
- Its largest cities are Flandreau (2,392), Colman (948) and Trent (341).
Local data for Moody County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moody County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,427
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$226,500
Prices +12.8% in a year
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,024), Norwegian Americans (706), Irish Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,560
2,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,846
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.26M
FY 2026, $9,669 per person
PPP loans
$29.42M
887 loans, 3,455 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$444K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Moody County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moody County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
623
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
28.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moody County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Moody County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Moody County, SD?
- Flandreau is the largest city or town in Moody County, with about 2,392 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Moody County?
- Moody County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57017, 57022, 57024, 57028, 57065.
- What is the population of Moody County, SD?
- About 6,397 people live in Moody County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Moody County?
- Moody County borders Minnehaha County, Brookings County, Lake County, Rock County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Lincoln County, MN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023