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Norris, SD
Census-designated place in Mellette County, South Dakota.
Population
140
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
0
Norris and its ZIP codes
Norris at a glance
- Norris is about 14 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Norris, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mellette County. PPP loans are for Norris.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, +1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,692
336 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,842
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.1M
FY 2026, $9,936 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Norris, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
461
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 12°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norris, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
32.7%
U.S. 12.8% +19.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Norris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Corn CreekCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| ParmeleeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| Soldier CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.2 |
| Horse CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| White RiverCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Two StrikeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 18.5 |
| RosebudCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13 |
| WanbleeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| BelvidereTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Spring CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.4 |
| St. FrancisTown | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| MissionCity | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| KadokaCity | 29 mi | 2.3 |
| OkatonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 29.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norris, SD in?
- Norris is in Mellette County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Norris, SD?
- About 140 people live in Norris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norris?
- Nearby places include Corn Creek (7.1 mi), Parmelee (12 mi), Soldier Creek (18 mi), Horse Creek (23 mi), White River (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023