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Oral, SD
Census-designated place in Fall River County, South Dakota.
Population
55
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Oral and its ZIP codes
Oral at a glance
- Oral is about 2.7 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Oral, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fall River County. PPP loans are for Oral.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 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
Oral, 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° / 11°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oral, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Oral
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo GapTown | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Maverick JunctionCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SmithwickCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| AngosturaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 12.6 |
| Hot SpringsCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| OelrichsTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| FairburnTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| PringleTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgemontCity | 30 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oral, SD in?
- Oral is in Fall River County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Oral, SD?
- About 55 people live in Oral, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oral?
- Nearby places include Buffalo Gap (6.6 mi), Maverick Junction (6.9 mi), Smithwick (7.9 mi), Angostura (8.9 mi), Hot Springs (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023