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Spencer, SD
City in McCook County, South Dakota.
Population
103
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
384
ZIP codes
0
Spencer and its ZIP codes
Spencer at a glance
- Spencer is about 32 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Spencer, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCook County. PPP loans are for Spencer.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,838
1,404 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.1M
FY 2026, $7,761 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Spencer, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
675
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
25.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spencer, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Spencer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmerTown | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Golden View ColonyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| EmeryCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| AlexandriaCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| CanovaTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FultonTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgewaterCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Millbrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Rosedale ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Rockport ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak Lane ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| CanistotaCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| DoltonTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Shannon ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spencer, SD in?
- Spencer is in McCook County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Spencer, SD?
- About 103 people live in Spencer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spencer?
- Nearby places include Farmer (4.9 mi), Golden View Colony (7.5 mi), Emery (8.8 mi), Salem (10 mi), Alexandria (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023