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Reliance, SD
Town in Lyman County, South Dakota.
Population
211
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
194
ZIP codes
0
Reliance and its ZIP codes
Reliance at a glance
- Reliance is about 16 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyman County. PPP loans are for Reliance.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,362
1,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.9M
FY 2026, $17,731 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Reliance, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
855
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 9°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reliance, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Reliance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KennebecTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| West BruleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| OacomaTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Lower BruleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Fort ThompsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| ChamberlainCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| HamillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| PukwanaTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| PreshoCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| StephanCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| OlaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4 |
| IdealCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reliance, SD in?
- Reliance is in Lyman County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Reliance, SD?
- About 211 people live in Reliance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reliance?
- Nearby places include Kennebec (13 mi), West Brule (13 mi), Oacoma (13 mi), Lower Brule (13 mi), Fort Thompson (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023