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Running Water, SD
Census-designated place in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Population
73
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
0
Running Water and its ZIP codes
Running Water at a glance
- Running Water is about 2.9 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bon Homme County. PPP loans are for Running Water.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,298
1,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,442
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.6M
FY 2026, $7,939 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Running Water, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Running Water
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Niobrara, NEVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| SpringfieldCity | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Santee, NEVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Verdel, NEVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Lindy, NECensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Verdigre, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Center, NEVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Bon Homme ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| TyndallCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| AvonCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Monowi, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Winnetoon, NEVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Bazile Mills, NEVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| TaborTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| DanteTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Bloomfield, NECity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Running Water, SD in?
- Running Water is in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Running Water, SD?
- About 73 people live in Running Water, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Running Water?
- Nearby places include Niobrara, NE (3.5 mi), Springfield (6.5 mi), Santee, NE (7.8 mi), Verdel, NE (11 mi), Lindy, NE (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023