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Nisland, SD
Town in Butte County, South Dakota.
Population
109
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
405
ZIP codes
0
Nisland and its ZIP codes
Nisland at a glance
- Nisland is about 34 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Nisland, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Nisland.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,766
2,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.9M
FY 2026, $7,805 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nisland, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
907
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nisland, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Nisland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FruitdaleTown | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| NewellCity | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| ValeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| St. OngeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Belle FourcheCity | 15 mi | 9 |
| WhitewoodCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Crook CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| SturgisCity | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| SpearfishCity | 19 mi | 17.3 |
| Boulder CanyonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| Mountain PlainsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| North SpearfishCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| DeadwoodCity | 21 mi | 4.9 |
| Blucksberg MountainCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Central CityCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| LeadCity | 25 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nisland, SD in?
- Nisland is in Butte County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Nisland, SD?
- About 109 people live in Nisland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nisland?
- Nearby places include Fruitdale (7 mi), Newell (7.4 mi), Vale (8.7 mi), St. Onge (12 mi), Belle Fourche (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023