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Piedmont, SD
City in Meade County, South Dakota.
Population
981
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
605
ZIP codes
0
Piedmont and its ZIP codes
Piedmont at a glance
- Piedmont is about 51 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $53,866, 28% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $324,200 (26% above South Dakota) and median rent is $1,170 a month.
Local data for Piedmont, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Piedmont, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,866
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$324,200
Median rent
$1,170/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (448), Irish Americans (193), Norwegian Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meade County. PPP loans are for Piedmont.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,192
9,206 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$527M
FY 2026, $17,661 per person
How people get to work
Piedmont, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Piedmont, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Piedmont, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Piedmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wonderland HomesCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| SummersetCity | 2.6 mi | 2.7 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Johnson SidingCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Blucksberg MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Rapid CityCity | 13 mi | 56 |
| Ashland HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Colonial Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 15.3 |
| SturgisCity | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| Rapid ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Box ElderCity | 17 mi | 14.8 |
| Boulder CanyonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| Crook CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DeadwoodCity | 21 mi | 4.9 |
| WhitewoodCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Piedmont, SD in?
- Piedmont is in Meade County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Piedmont, SD?
- About 981 people live in Piedmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Piedmont?
- Nearby places include Wonderland Homes (2 mi), Summerset (2.6 mi), Blackhawk (4.6 mi), Johnson Siding (9.7 mi), Blucksberg Mountain (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023