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Redfield, SD
City in Spink County, South Dakota.
Population
1,989
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,031
ZIP codes
0
Redfield and its ZIP codes
Redfield at a glance
- Redfield is about 86 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 44th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $58,229, 22% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,200 (53% below South Dakota) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Redfield, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Redfield, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,229
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (727), Irish Americans (415), Norwegian Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spink County. PPP loans are for Redfield.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,374
2,371 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,787
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.2M
FY 2026, $10,254 per person
How people get to work
Redfield, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Redfield, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
732
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 3°F
22.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Redfield, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Redfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshtonCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| TulareTown | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| FrankfortCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Glendale ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Spink ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| RockhamTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Camrose ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HitchcockTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MelletteCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| NorthvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| DolandCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| BrentfordTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| ChelseaTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| TurtonTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Hillside ColonyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| MansfieldCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redfield, SD in?
- Redfield is in Spink County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Redfield, SD?
- About 1,989 people live in Redfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redfield?
- Nearby places include Ashton (8.6 mi), Tulare (9.1 mi), Frankfort (10 mi), Glendale Colony (13 mi), Spink Colony (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023