What is the population of Elkton, South Dakota?

Elkton has a population of approximately 977 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Elkton, South Dakota located?

Elkton is located in South Dakota, United States, at approximate coordinates 44.2351°, -96.4794°.

What is the median household income in Elkton?

The median household income in Elkton is approximately $69,688 based on the most recent open data.

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Elkton

Total population

977

Median home value

$185,100

21.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$69,688

Elkton$70k

National$74k

Air quality index

48Good

Elevation534 m

Land area3.87 km²

Weather67°F · Sunny

Coordinates44.24°, -96.48°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

534 m

Area

3.87 km²

Official website

elkton.govoffice.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Elkton is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 755 at the 2020 census. Some of Elkton's population also have Minnesota addresses since the city is located so close to the state line.

History & geography

History

Elkton was platted in the spring of 1880. It was named after the city of Elkton, Maryland. By 1881, around two hundred people lived in the settlement.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).

Demographics & economy

Median age

30.9

Median home value

$185,100

Housing units

380

Poverty rate

26.7%

Unemployment

2.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

65.9%

Black

3.1%

Asian

Hispanic

37.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

44.2351

Longitude

-96.4794

Water area

—

View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

55.4°F

Avg low

37.9°F

Annual precipitation

28.4 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

This Afternoon

67°F

Sunny

Tonight

51°F

Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Monday

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Monday Night

48°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday

68°F

Mostly Sunny

Tuesday Night

48°F

Mostly Clear

Forecast for Elkton, SD from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

3.6

PM10 (µg/m³)

4.9

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

1.7

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

28.1%

Diabetes

9.7%

Adult obesity

39.7%

Binge drinking

21.7%

Adult smoking

12.7%

No leisure activity

20.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

6,643

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
216
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
185
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
171
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
162
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
152
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
145
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
125
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
125

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Elkton Elementary - 02
Elementary · Elkton · 206 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Elkton High School - 01
High · Elkton · 126 students · 14:1 ratio
Elkton Jr. High - 03
Middle · Elkton · 73 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary · Elkton · 23 students · 23:1 ratio
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary · White · 13 students · 13:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

3.1

Largest event

2005-10-19

Most recent

M 2.7 — 2023-10-19
3 km E of Humboldt, South Dakota
M 3.1 — 2005-10-19
7 km N of Howard, South Dakota

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Lambert Anthony Hoch

Catholic bishop (1903-1990)

Noelle Needham

American ice hockey executive

Robert Daniel Culhane, Sr.

American politician – Minnesota -- "Bob" House 1971-72 (District 7B); House 1973-74 (District 24B)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in South Dakota

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Geography & sun

Elevation

1,755 ft (535 m)

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4.03

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,469

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

114

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Elkton

Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1879-1979, Elkton, South Dakota

1981

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Yellow Bank East RX Prescribed Fire, Lac qui Parle, Minnesota
Wildfires · 2026-04-25 · 69 mi
Rothi East RX Prescribed Fire, Big Stone, Minnesota
Wildfires · 2026-05-10 · 76 mi
Black Rush Lake RX Prescribed Fire, Swift, Minnesota
Wildfires · 2026-05-04 · 80 mi
Dismal Swamp RX Prescribed Fire, Big Stone, Minnesota
Wildfires · 2026-04-15 · 85 mi
Burbank B RX Prescribed Fire, Kandiyohi, Minnesota
Wildfires · 2026-05-01 · 110 mi
Taber Rec Wildfire, Bon Homme, South Dakota
Wildfires · 2026-04-22 · 111 mi
Jesson WPA RX Prescribed Fire, Spink, South Dakota
Wildfires · 2026-05-08 · 114 mi
PDT South-FFR RX Prescribed Fire, Grant, Minnesota
Wildfires · 2026-04-13 · 126 mi

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Bleeding Fairy Helmet

Mycena haematopus

Seen 2026-09-22

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Seen 2026-08-21

Black-and-gold Bumble Bee

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Seen 2026-08-18

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Site

FLANDREAU CREEK ABOVE FLANDREAU, SD

Distance

11.9 mi

Streamflow

0.2 cfs

Gage height

4.05 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-13 13:45 UTC.

Events

Gallery

Geotagged photos within ~6 miles of Elkton, from Wikimedia Commons contributors.

Photos via Wikimedia Commons — see each image page for license & attribution.

Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikimedia Commons
• Wikidata
• Open-Meteo Air Quality (CAMS)
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• USGS NWIS (water data)
• NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• iNaturalist
• CDC PLACES
• Open-Elevation
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• Open Library
• NASA EONET
• Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image