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Sisseton, SD
City in Roberts County, South Dakota.
Population
2,670
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,678
ZIP codes
0
Sisseton and its ZIP codes
Sisseton at a glance
- Sisseton is about 140 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $48,875, 35% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,200 (58% below South Dakota) and median rent is $596 a month.
Local data for Sisseton, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sisseton, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,875
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$596/mo
Homeownership
50.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
11.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (496), Norwegian Americans (284), Mexican Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roberts County. PPP loans are for Sisseton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,899
3,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,604
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $12,003 per person
How people get to work
Sisseton, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sisseton, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sisseton, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Sisseton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long HollowCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 14.4 |
| Agency VillageCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.2 |
| PeeverTown | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Peever FlatsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Browns Valley, MNCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Claire CityTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| New EffingtonTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Clear LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Beardsley, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| VeblenCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake CityTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| EdenTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WilmotCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Enemy SwimCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| RosholtTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| GrenvilleTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sisseton, SD in?
- Sisseton is in Roberts County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Sisseton, SD?
- About 2,670 people live in Sisseton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sisseton?
- Nearby places include Long Hollow (5.7 mi), Agency Village (6.1 mi), Peever (9.3 mi), Peever Flats (11 mi), Browns Valley, MN (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023