Perkins County GIS Maps
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Perkins County, South Dakota, has 2,835 residents and covers 2,870.5 square miles. The population declined 4.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Perkins County is 46105.
Lemmon is the county's largest population center. Perkins County also includes 6 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 68 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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Perkins County Trends
- Population
- 2,835▾
- Median Home Value
- $105,900▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 605▾
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Perkins County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Perkins County Population
Perkins County had 2,835 residents in 2020. That was 4.9% lower than in 2010. Perkins County had 528 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 1 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lemmon, Faith and Bison.
Population Trend in Perkins County SD
Perkins County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Perkins County Zip Codes
Perkins County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lemmon (57638), Faith (57626) and Bison (57620). Lemmon is the largest zip by population, with about 1,901 residents or 67% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 116% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Perkins County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57638 | Lemmon | 1,901 | ▾ -1% |
| 57626 | Faith | 948 | ▾ -2.4% |
| 57620 | Bison | 445 | ▾ -13.6% |
| 57644 | Meadow | 275 | ▾ -17.9% |
| 57649 | Bison | 224 | ▴ 3.2% |
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Perkins County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Perkins County Demographics
Perkins County has a median age of 43.6, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 22.9% of residents are under 18, while 26.1% 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 26.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21.8% 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 Perkins County SD
Median Age
43.6
Under 18
22.9%
Age 65+
26.1%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
Perkins County School Districts
Perkins County is served by 3 public school districts with 605 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Lemmon 52-4, Faith 46-2 and Bison 52-1. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Perkins County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemmon School District 52-4 | 289 | 47.8% | ▾ -1% |
| Faith School District 46-2 | 181 | 29.9% | ▾ -2.7% |
| Bison School District 52-1 | 135 | 22.3% | ▾ -1.5% |
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Perkins County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Perkins County Housing & Real Estate
Perkins County has a median home value of $105,900 and a median gross rent of $703. About 79% 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 $164,500 and homes spent about 208 days on the market.
Perkins County Housing Mix
Perkins County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Perkins County Housing Trends
Perkins County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Perkins County, SD
Perkins County has 181 business listings across 116 categories. The largest categories in Perkins County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (13, 7.2%), River (6, 3.3%), and Insurance Agencies (5, 2.8%). The full Perkins County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Perkins County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Perkins County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 7.2% |
| River | 6 | 3.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 | 2.8% |
| Gas Stations | 4 | 2.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 4 | 2.2% |
| Structure And Geography | 4 | 2.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 4 | 2.2% |
| Lake | 3 | 1.7% |
| Propane Supplier | 3 | 1.7% |
| Farm | 3 | 1.7% |
Perkins County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Revenant Ranch | Agriculture | Lemmon |
| Lemmon Municipal Airport | Airport | Lemmon |
| Alaska Cafe | American Restaurants | Lemmon |
| Paradise Outfitters South Dakota | Amusement Park | Lodgepole |
| John Lopez Studio | Art Gallery | Lemmon |
| Lemmon Football Field | Attractions And Activities | Lemmon |
| Lemmon Livestock Auction | Auction House | Lemmon |
| Gooseneck Implement | Automotive Dealer | Lemmon |
| Rock'n Rod's Repair | Auto Repair | Lemmon |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Lemmon |
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Perkins County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Perkins County Basemaps
Perkins 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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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Perkins County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 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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Nearby Counties
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