De Smet township, South Dakota
De Smet township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
De Smet township is a geographic entity located in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 326. The land area covers 62.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 326 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60.6 yrs | ±11.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 166 | ±47 | 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 | 306 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 166 | ±47 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 140 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $369,000 | ±$87,989 |
| 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 | $111,042 | ±$41,349 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,215 | ±$9,922 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | ±6.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 38 | ±28 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 191 | ±55 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±7.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF DE SMET
GUS Population: 320 (2024)
ID: 113109
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
43529 206TH ST, DE SMET SD 57231-5801
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|
GUS Population: 5,261 (2024)
ID: 174994
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
110 LAKE AVE S, LAKE PRESTON SD 57249-2019
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School De Smet | 09-12 | De Smet, SD | |
| Regular School De Smet | 06-08 | De Smet, SD | |
| Regular School De Smet | PK-05 | De Smet, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Iroquois, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lake Preston, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lake Preston, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lake Preston, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 2 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAZEL L. MEYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 1.3 mi away | 102 1ST STREET NE, DE SMET, SD, 57231 |
(605) 854-3842
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DOROTHEE PIKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 225 N MAIN AVE, LAKE PRESTON, SD, 57249 |
(605) 847-4843
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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 DE SMET, SD US, located 1.3 miles from De Smet township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2° | 4.9° | 14.1° | 0.60" | 6.2" |
| February | 28.5° | 9.2° | 18.9° | 0.88" | 9.2" |
| March | 40.6° | 20.9° | 30.7° | 1.36" | 6.9" |
| April | 55.0° | 33.2° | 44.1° | 2.30" | 4.8" |
| May | 67.1° | 45.4° | 56.3° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.9° | 56.1° | 66.5° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 61.0° | 71.2° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 58.9° | 69.0° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 50.1° | 60.9° | 2.78" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.9° | 35.9° | 46.4° | 1.98" | 1.6" |
| November | 40.7° | 22.0° | 31.4° | 0.96" | 5.4" |
| December | 27.7° | 10.3° | 19.0° | 0.74" | 7.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Smet city | City | 1.4 mi | — |
| Lake Preston city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Erwin town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
| Cloverleaf Colony CDP | CDP | 13.5 mi | — |
| Bancroft town | Town | 13.5 mi | — |
| Hetland town | Town | 14.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4607716300. • 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.