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Rowena, SD
Census-designated place in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Population
225
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
738
ZIP codes
0
Rowena and its ZIP codes
Rowena at a glance
- Rowena is about 62 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Minnehaha County. PPP loans are for Rowena.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,906
139,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,658
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.57B
FY 2026, $7,964 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rowena, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,345
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
214
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 9°F
27.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rowena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BrandonCity | 5.2 mi | 6.1 |
| ShindlerCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Valley SpringsCity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| Larchwood, IACity | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 9 mi | 83.6 |
| HarrisburgCity | 9.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Hills, MNCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Beaver Creek, MNCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Lester, IACity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| GarretsonCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| TeaCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| Steen, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rowena, SD in?
- Rowena is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Rowena, SD?
- About 225 people live in Rowena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rowena?
- Nearby places include Anderson (3 mi), Pine Lakes Addition (4.6 mi), Brandon (5.2 mi), Shindler (5.3 mi), Valley Springs (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023