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Plankinton, SD
City in Aurora County, South Dakota.
Population
603
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
790
ZIP codes
0
Plankinton and its ZIP codes
Plankinton at a glance
- Plankinton is about 66 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,833, close to the South Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,800 (55% below South Dakota) and median rent is $970 a month.
Local data for Plankinton, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plankinton, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,833
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$970/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (161), Norwegian Americans (103), Mexican Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aurora County. PPP loans are for Plankinton.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,616
801 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,122
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.76M
FY 2026, $14,108 per person
How people get to work
Plankinton, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plankinton, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
618
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 8°F
23.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plankinton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Plankinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StickneyTown | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount VernonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| White LakeCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| StorlaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Aurora CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| CorsicaCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Cedar Grove ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Grass Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| New HollandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| LetcherTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| MitchellCity | 23 mi | 11.5 |
| KimballCity | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| LaneTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| WoonsocketCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plankinton, SD in?
- Plankinton is in Aurora County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Plankinton, SD?
- About 603 people live in Plankinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plankinton?
- Nearby places include Stickney (8.8 mi), Mount Vernon (11 mi), White Lake (12 mi), Storla (12 mi), Aurora Center (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023