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Potter County, SD
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Potter County, South Dakota.
Population
2,388
Land area
861sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Potter County
Potter County at a glance
- Potter County is 77% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,045, 4% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,300 (53% below South Dakota) and median rent is $1,008 a month.
- Its largest cities are Gettysburg (1,260), Hoven (329) and Lebanon (76).
Local data for Potter County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Potter County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,045
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$121,300
Median rent
$1,008/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (978), Irish Americans (165), Norwegian Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,871
797 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,306
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$31.8M
FY 2026, $12,867 per person
PPP loans
$7.4M
404 loans, 837 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Potter County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potter County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
480
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
84° / 5°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potter County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Potter County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Potter County, SD?
- Gettysburg is the largest city or town in Potter County, with about 1,260 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Potter County?
- Potter County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57442, 57450, 57455, 57475.
- What is the population of Potter County, SD?
- About 2,388 people live in Potter County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Potter County?
- Potter County borders Walworth County, Dewey County, Edmunds County, Faulk County, Sully County, Hyde County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023