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Scotland, SD
City in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Population
851
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
950
ZIP codes
0
Scotland and its ZIP codes
Scotland at a glance
- Scotland is about 79 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,250 a year, 16% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,700 (57% below South Dakota) and median rent is $593 a month.
Local data for Scotland, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scotland, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,250
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$110,700
Median rent
$593/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (340), Irish Americans (87), Polish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bon Homme County. PPP loans are for Scotland.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 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
How people get to work
Scotland, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scotland, 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
86° / 10°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scotland, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Scotland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell ColonyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| KaylorCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| OlivetTown | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MennoCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| LestervilleTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Jamesville ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| TyndallCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| TrippCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TaborTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Wolf Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Tschetter ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| UticaTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Bon Homme ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| MilltownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| AvonCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| FreemanCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scotland, SD in?
- Scotland is in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Scotland, SD?
- About 851 people live in Scotland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scotland?
- Nearby places include Maxwell Colony (4.9 mi), Kaylor (6.6 mi), Olivet (6.9 mi), Menno (9.6 mi), Lesterville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023