Batesland town, South Dakota
Batesland town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Batesland town is a geographic entity located in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 89. The land area covers 0.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89 | ±61 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ±27.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 23 | ±21 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 30 | ±22 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 23 | ±21 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±6 |
| Median Home Value | $51,900 | ±$10,628 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $19,511 | ±$15,610 |
| Poverty Rate | 34.8% | ±35.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 31 | ±38 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.3% | ±26.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18 | ±26 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 21.7% | ±38.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF BATESLAND
GUS Population: 74 (2024)
ID: 191509
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 138, BATESLAND SD 57716-0138
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GUS Population: 13,360 (2024)
ID: 175004
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
906 N RIVER ST, HOT SPRINGS SD 57747-1309
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Education
Listing 6 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Batesland | PK-08 | Batesland, SD | |
| Career and Technical School Batesland | 09-12 | Batesland, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Allen, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pine Ridge, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Porcupine, SD | |
| 1 Nearby | 3-13 | PORCUPINE, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Oglala Lakota College
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College | 18.0 mi away | 490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD, 57752-0490 |
6054556000
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OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE WOKSAPE TIPI ACADEMIC & PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 3-MILE CREEK ROAD, KYLE, SD, 57752 |
(605) 455-6064
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BENNETT COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 101 MAIN STREET, MARTIN, SD, 57551 |
(605) 685-6311
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GORDON CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 101 WEST 5TH STREET, GORDON, NE, 69343 |
(308) 282-1198
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GORDON 6N, NE US, located 16.7 miles from Batesland town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.2° | 12.9° | 23.6° | 0.52" | 6.5" |
| February | 36.6° | 14.7° | 25.7° | 0.62" | 7.3" |
| March | 47.3° | 22.7° | 35.0° | 1.18" | 8.1" |
| April | 56.1° | 31.0° | 43.6° | 2.25" | 7.0" |
| May | 66.4° | 41.3° | 53.9° | 3.24" | 1.7" |
| June | 78.2° | 51.7° | 65.0° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.1° | 57.9° | 72.0° | 2.54" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 56.2° | 70.5° | 1.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.4° | 46.7° | 61.1° | 1.68" | 0.1" |
| October | 59.7° | 33.8° | 46.7° | 1.62" | 2.7" |
| November | 46.1° | 22.3° | 34.2° | 0.70" | 5.8" |
| December | 35.1° | 14.2° | 24.7° | 0.50" | 6.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesland town | Town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wounded Knee CDP | CDP | 13.5 mi | — |
| Allen CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
| Porcupine CDP | CDP | 15.3 mi | — |
| Martin city | City | 18.9 mi | — |
| Kyle CDP | CDP | 20.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4610203860. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.