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Pine Ridge, SD
Census-designated place in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
Population
2,246
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
794
ZIP codes
0
Pine Ridge and its ZIP codes
Pine Ridge at a glance
- Pine Ridge is about 66 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 42nd most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $53,060 a year, 29% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- Median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Pine Ridge, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pine Ridge, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,060
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
29.6
Average commute
11.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (31), Mexican Americans (2), Russian Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oglala Lakota County. PPP loans are for Pine Ridge.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,383
3,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,762
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$264M
FY 2026, $19,302 per person
How people get to work
Pine Ridge, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine Ridge, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
883
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
89° / 12°F
16.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pine Ridge, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
35.4%
U.S. 12.8% +22.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Pine Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White Clay, NECensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| Wounded KneeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| OglalaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| Manderson-White Horse CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| PorcupineCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.6 |
| Clinton, NEVillage | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Rushville, NECity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| Gordon, NECity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| BateslandTown | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Hay Springs, NEVillage | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Chadron, NECity | 27 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine Ridge, SD in?
- Pine Ridge is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Pine Ridge, SD?
- About 2,246 people live in Pine Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine Ridge?
- Nearby places include White Clay, NE (2 mi), Wounded Knee (12 mi), Oglala (13 mi), Manderson-White Horse Creek (15 mi), Porcupine (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023