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Swift Bird, SD
Census-designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota.
Population
35
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
0
Swift Bird and its ZIP codes
Swift Bird at a glance
- Swift Bird is about 6 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dewey County. PPP loans are for Swift Bird.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,096
2,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,103
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $23,157 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Swift Bird, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
748
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
84° / 5°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swift Bird, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
31.7%
U.S. 12.8% +18.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Swift Bird
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La PlantCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| GettysburgCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| AgarTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| AkaskaTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| LowryTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| OnidaCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| LebanonTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swift Bird, SD in?
- Swift Bird is in Dewey County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Swift Bird, SD?
- About 35 people live in Swift Bird, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swift Bird?
- Nearby places include La Plant (16 mi), Gettysburg (20 mi), Agar (21 mi), Akaska (22 mi), Lowry (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023