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Platte, SD
City in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
Population
1,161
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,103
ZIP codes
0
Platte and its ZIP codes
Platte at a glance
- Platte is about 92 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 70th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $72,700 a year, 3% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,200 (30% below South Dakota) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Platte, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Platte, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,700
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$179,200
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
8.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (363), Dutch Americans (226), Irish Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charles Mix County. PPP loans are for Platte.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,931
3,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,278
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $11,045 per person
How people get to work
Platte, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle3.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 8.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Platte, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
856
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
24.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Platte, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Platte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GeddesCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| New HollandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Platte ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Aurora CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Bijou HillsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| Grass Ranch ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BonesteelCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| CorsicaCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake AndesCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Lakeview ColonyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| OlaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| St. CharlesCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| White LakeCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| FairfaxTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Platte, SD in?
- Platte is in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Platte, SD?
- About 1,161 people live in Platte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Platte?
- Nearby places include Cedar Grove Colony (10 mi), Geddes (12 mi), New Holland (12 mi), Platte Colony (15 mi), Aurora Center (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023