Checked
Todd County, SD
11 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Todd County, South Dakota.
Population
9,244
Land area
1,389sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Todd County
Todd County at a glance
- Todd County is 44% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,075, 44% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $53,900 (79% below South Dakota) and median rent is $532 a month.
- Its largest cities are Rosebud (1,659), Mission (1,539) and Antelope (706).
Local data for Todd County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Todd County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,075
Poverty rate
48.4%
Median home value
$53,900
Median rent
$532/mo
Homeownership
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
25.5
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (549), Irish Americans (193), Filipino Americans (164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,514
2,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,540
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $15,136 per person
PPP loans
$4.31M
161 loans, 518 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,512
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Todd County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Todd County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
718
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
20.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Todd County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.3%
U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
37.2%
U.S. 12.8% +24.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Todd County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Todd County, SD?
- Rosebud is the largest city or town in Todd County, with about 1,659 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Todd County?
- Todd County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57555, 57563, 57566, 57570, 57572.
- What is the population of Todd County, SD?
- About 9,244 people live in Todd County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Todd County?
- Todd County borders Tripp County, Cherry County, NE, Bennett County, Jackson County, Mellette County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023