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Hand County, South Dakota, has 3,145 residents and covers 1,436.7 square miles. The population declined 8.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Hand County is 46059.
Miller is the county's largest population center. Hand County also includes 6 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 64 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Hand County Trends
- Population
- 3,145▾
- Median Home Value
- $152,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,962▾
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Hand County Maps
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Hand County Population
Hand County had 3,145 residents in 2020. That was 8.3% lower than in 2010. Hand County had 596 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Miller, Wessington and Saint Lawrence.
Population Trend in Hand County SD
Hand County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Hand County Zip Codes
Hand County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Miller (57362), Wessington (57381) and Saint Lawrence (57373). Miller is the largest zip by population, with about 2,039 residents or 65% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 93% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Hand County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57362 | Miller | 2,039 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 57381 | Wessington | 538 | ▴ 9.8% |
| 57373 | Saint Lawrence | 353 | ▾ -19.2% |
| 57467 | Orient | 249 | ▾ -15% |
| 57371 | Ree Heights | 237 | ▴ 1.3% |
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Hand County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Hand County Demographics
Hand County has a median age of 43.8, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 24.4% of residents are under 18, while 24.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 25.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Hand County SD
Median Age
43.8
Under 18
24.4%
Age 65+
24.7%
Bachelor's+
26.2%
Hand County School Districts
Hand County is served by 5 public school districts with 1,962 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Redfield 56-4, Miller Area 29-4 and Faulkton 24-4. Those three districts account for about 72% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Hand County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield School District 56-4 | 523 | 26.7% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Miller Area School District 29-4 | 483 | 24.6% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Faulkton School District 24-4 | 404 | 20.6% | ▴ 2.8% |
| Wolsey-Wessington School District 02-6 | 316 | 16.1% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Hitchcock-Tulare School District 56-6 | 236 | 12% | ▾ -4.5% |
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Hand County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Hand County Housing & Real Estate
Hand County has a median home value of $152,100 and a median gross rent of $553. About 64% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Dakota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $250,000 and homes spent about 143 days on the market.
Hand County Housing Mix
Hand County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Hand County Housing Trends
Hand County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Hand County, SD
Hand County has 198 business listings across 128 categories. The largest categories in Hand County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (13, 6.6%), Auto Repair (7, 3.5%), and Farm (5, 2.5%). The full Hand County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Hand County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Hand County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 6.6% |
| Auto Repair | 7 | 3.5% |
| Farm | 5 | 2.5% |
| Hardware Stores | 4 | 2.0% |
| Lodge | 4 | 2.0% |
| Financial Service | 4 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 4 | 2.0% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 4 | 2.0% |
| Sporting Goods | 3 | 1.5% |
| Farm Equipment And Supply | 3 | 1.5% |
Hand County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Roduner’s Rooster Resort | Active Life | Miller |
| Dakota Wellness & Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Miller |
| Titan Machinery | Agricultural Service | Miller |
| Agtegra Cooperative - Miller in Town | Agriculture Association | Miller |
| Miller Municipal Airport | Airport | Miller |
| Ranch Cafe | American Restaurants | Miller |
| Andrew's Antiques of Miller SD | Antique Store | Miller |
| Frameworks Plus | Arts And Crafts | Miller |
| Dacotah Diamond Auctions | Auction House | Saint Lawrence |
| World Insurance Associates LLC | Auto Insurance | Miller |
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Hand County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Hand County Basemaps
Hand County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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