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Perkins County, SD
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Perkins County, South Dakota.
Population
3,001
Land area
2,870sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Perkins County
Perkins County at a glance
- Perkins County is 91% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,908, 11% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,600 (55% below South Dakota) and median rent is $738 a month.
- Its largest cities are Lemmon (1,208), Bison (406) and Prairie City (20).
Local data for Perkins County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perkins County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,908
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$114,600
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,290), Norwegian Americans (690), Irish Americans (327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,599
1,076 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.9M
FY 2026, $7,729 per person
PPP loans
$14.2M
592 loans, 1,573 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,025
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perkins County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.9%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home32.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perkins County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
948
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
18.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perkins County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perkins County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perkins County, SD?
- Lemmon is the largest city or town in Perkins County, with about 1,208 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perkins County?
- Perkins County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57620, 57638, 57640, 57644, 57649.
- What is the population of Perkins County, SD?
- About 3,001 people live in Perkins County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perkins County?
- Perkins County borders Meade County, Butte County, Corson County, Ziebach County, Adams County, ND, Harding County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023