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Vilas, SD
Town in Miner County, South Dakota.
Population
21
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
0
Vilas and its ZIP codes
Vilas at a glance
- Vilas is 41% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miner County. PPP loans are for Vilas.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,707
777 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,798
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.8M
FY 2026, $10,375 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vilas, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 5°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Vilas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HowardCity | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| RoswellCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Shannon ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| FedoraCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.4 |
| CanovaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| WinfredCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Cloverleaf ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CarthageCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ArtesianTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Graceville ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| SpencerCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| RamonaTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| OldhamCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| FarmerTown | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Upland ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| SalemCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vilas, SD in?
- Vilas is in Miner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Vilas, SD?
- About 21 people live in Vilas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vilas?
- Nearby places include Howard (3.5 mi), Roswell (5.1 mi), Shannon Colony (8.8 mi), Fedora (9.5 mi), Canova (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023