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Warner, SD
Town in Brown County, South Dakota.
Population
512
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,833
ZIP codes
0
Warner and its ZIP codes
Warner at a glance
- Warner is about 153 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $113,750 a year, 52% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,100 (4% above South Dakota) and median rent is $1,089 a month.
Local data for Warner, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warner, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,750
Poverty rate
0.4%
Median home value
$268,100
Median rent
$1,089/mo
Homeownership
94.9%
Bachelor's or higher
42.7%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (293), Norwegian Americans (48), Irish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Warner.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,565
19,589 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $7,314 per person
How people get to work
Warner, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warner, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
114
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warner, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Warner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MansfieldCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.4 |
| StratfordTown | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| AberdeenCity | 9.7 mi | 16.6 |
| MelletteCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| NorthvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Bath CornerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Prairiewood VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BrentfordTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Hutterville ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MinaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| ChelseaTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FerneyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| VerdonTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GrotonCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| ColumbiaCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Warner, SD in?
- Warner is in Brown County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Warner, SD?
- About 512 people live in Warner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Warner?
- Nearby places include Mansfield (6.3 mi), Stratford (9.3 mi), Aberdeen (9.7 mi), Mellette (12 mi), Northville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023