What is the population of Hecla, South Dakota?

Hecla has a population of approximately 182 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hecla, South Dakota located?

Hecla is located in South Dakota, United States, at approximate coordinates 45.8821°, -98.1519°.

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Hecla

Total population

182

Median home value

$47,100

7.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

Elevation397 m

Land area0.89 km²

Weather57°F · Mostly Clear

Coordinates45.88°, -98.15°

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

397 m

Area

0.89 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Hecla is a city in Brown County, South Dakota, United States, located only a few miles south of the North Dakota border. The population was 193 at the 2020 census. State Highway 37 runs along the east side of town.

History & geography

History

Hecla was platted in 1886. It was named after Hekla, a stratovolcano in Iceland. A post office has been in operation in Hecla since 1886. Hecla was the first place in South Dakota to have a soil conservation district.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The Civil Township of Hecla (which includes a portion of South Dakota political township-128-N by range-61-W east of the James River) surrounds the municipal boundary of the City of Hecla. Liberty Township is located to west of the City of Hecla and includes a portion of South Dakota political township-128-N by range-61-W west of the James River in addition to township-128-N by range-62-W.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$47,100

Housing units

178

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

84.6%

Black

Asian

10.4%

Hispanic

4.4%

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

Geography

Latitude

45.8821

Longitude

-98.1519

Water area

—

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

Climate

Avg high

55°F

Avg low

36.8°F

Annual precipitation

24.2 in

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

Current forecast

Overnight

57°F

Mostly Clear

Wednesday

80°F

Sunny

Wednesday Night

51°F

Mostly Clear

Thursday

81°F

Sunny

Thursday Night

53°F

Mostly Clear

Friday

84°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Hecla, SD from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.5%

Diabetes

8.5%

Adult obesity

34.3%

Binge drinking

19.4%

Adult smoking

13.5%

No leisure activity

21.5%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

13,122

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
407
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi (Vieillot, 1817) · Aves
400
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus (Bonaparte, 1826) · Aves
335
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
334
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
323
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
320
American Coot
Fulica americana Gmelin, 1789 · Aves
310
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
299