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Oelrichs, SD
Town in Fall River County, South Dakota.
Population
198
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
542
ZIP codes
0
Oelrichs and its ZIP codes
Oelrichs at a glance
- Oelrichs is about 45 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Oelrichs, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fall River County. PPP loans are for Oelrichs.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,195
2,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $24,820 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oelrichs, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
929
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 13°F
17.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oelrichs, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Oelrichs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithwickCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| AngosturaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.6 |
| OralCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Maverick JunctionCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| Buffalo GapTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| ArdmoreCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| OglalaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 12.5 |
| Chadron, NECity | 27 mi | 3.9 |
| Whitney, NEVillage | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oelrichs, SD in?
- Oelrichs is in Fall River County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Oelrichs, SD?
- About 198 people live in Oelrichs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oelrichs?
- Nearby places include Smithwick (8 mi), Angostura (12 mi), Oral (16 mi), Maverick Junction (18 mi), Hot Springs (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023