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Ward, SD
Town in Moody County, South Dakota.
Population
52
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
0
Ward and its ZIP codes
Ward at a glance
- Ward is about 15 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Ward, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moody County. PPP loans are for Ward.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,560
2,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,846
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.26M
FY 2026, $9,669 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ward, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
28.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElktonCity | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Newdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| FlandreauCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Lake Benton, MNCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Pipestone, MNCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Holland, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| EganCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AuroraTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Rolland ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BushnellTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Ihlen, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Ruthton, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Tyler, MNCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| BrookingsCity | 19 mi | 14 |
| Hatfield, MNCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ward, SD in?
- Ward is in Moody County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Ward, SD?
- About 52 people live in Ward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ward?
- Nearby places include Elkton (5.9 mi), Pleasant Valley Colony (6.6 mi), Newdale Colony (9.9 mi), Flandreau (10 mi), Lake Benton, MN (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023